'Dry January' Offers a Shot of Stigma

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Source: MedPage Today

Original: https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/119410...

Published: Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:27:19 -0500

Social media is full of announcements about "Dry January," a month without alcohol designed as a reset, cleanse, or personal challenge. Friends applaud the participants' discipline. Employers promote it as a wellness activity. The message of the campaign is clear: choosing abstinence is a sign of discipline. The article points out that "Dry January" carries a lot of stigma.