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What Is Dry January and What Challenges Latinos in the U.S. Have Facing a Month Without Drinking Alcohol

What is Dry January, and What Challenges Latinos in the U.S. have Facing an Enero without Drinking (Credit: Freepik)

Dry January might be one of the most refreshing ways to start the New Year for some people, but it poses challenges for those not used to refraining from drinking alcohol or if margaritas, mojitos, and beer are too ingrained in their culture —something that could be the case for some Latinos.

The concept of avoiding alcohol in January originated in 2012 with a media campaign by Alcohol Change UK. It was designed to provide a comprehensive reset for both the body and mind, claiming the strategy offered both short and long-term benefits.

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