So, you’re keen to try a month without alcohol but what’s in it for you? Well, as it turns out, quite a lot! We talk through some of the main benefits from the Dry January® challenge, and when you can expect to see them.
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ERR News (Estonia) - Tallinn favors
licensing system for limiting alcohol sales
The Ministry of Social Affairs is drafting a new national alcohol policy
for the next decade. The proposals include measures to reduce the physical
availability of alcohol and impose stricter advertising restrictions.
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BBC (UK) - Dry January: I spent a year
without alcohol
Exactly one year ago I set out on a personal challenge - I decided to stop
drinking alcohol for the entirety of 2024.
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Euronews (Italy) - Venice, Tokyo,
Strasbourg: Watch out for alcohol bans on New Year’s Eve in these cities
Cities have also restricted the sale of fireworks and closed off crowded
areas. Venice has introduced a ban on alcohol consumption on New Year’s Eve as
a safety measure.
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The Conversation - Want to live longer and
save money? Online app can help calculate your benefits from cutting back on
alcohol
Dry January is a time when many people think about taking a break from
alcohol and giving their liver a rest. But what does that look like in terms of
individual benefits?
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New York Times (USA) - The Battle Over What
to Tell Americans About Drinking
Officials in other countries are warning about the health hazards of
alcohol in any amount. Americans are still told that moderate drinking is safe.
What gives?
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France 24 (France) - No longer drinking?
More and people turn to tasty alcohol-free drinks
Some may be nursing a sore head today, after New Year festivities… But not
everyone, as more and more consumers indulge in non-alcoholic drinks instead.
Improvements in these drinks' taste have already won over a lot of people in
France in the last couple of years.
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The Brussels Times (Belgium) - Wide-ranging
ban on alcohol advertising to take effect on 1 January
A total ban on alcohol advertising will come into force on 1 January next
on TikTok and Snapchat, and in cinema screenings in which at least 30% of the
audience are minors.
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Alcohol Awareness (Norway) - Alcohol and
aging: Blue Cross Norway highlights risks for older adults
Blue Cross Norway has launched an awareness campaign addressing the
increasing alcohol consumption among older adults in Norway.
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NordAN (Denmark) - Denmark: New
requirements for businesses in alcohol, nicotine, and tobacco industries
The Danish Parliament passed in December new legislation as part of the
government's prevention plan targeting children and youth concerning tobacco,
nicotine, and alcohol. This introduces new requirements for businesses in these
sectors.
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Reykjavik Grapevine (Iceland) - Online
Alcohol Merchants Closed By Police
The capital area police closed the operations of various alcohol merchants
on December 26, RÚV and Vísir report. According to Icelandic alcohol laws,
distribution and sale of liquor is prohibited during national holidays.
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Alcohol Awareness (Norway) - White January:
A fresh start for the new year
White January, organized by Blue Cross Norway, is a unique campaign
encouraging people to begin the year with a focus on health and well-being by
going alcohol-free for the month.
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Alcohol Awareness (Finland) - #tipaton2025
The Finnish tradition of Tipaton tammikuu (Dry January) is back,
encouraging individuals to pause and reflect on their alcohol consumption. This
year’s theme, Elä enemmän (Live More), invites participants to explore the joys
of an alcohol-free month while embracing a healthier and more energetic
lifestyle.
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NordAN - Electoral long COVID and its
global implications
The year 2024 has been marked by a global wave of political change, with
elections in over 70 countries impacting half the world's population.
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