Dry January: Observations on a Strong Month

One of my goals for 2026 was to complete “Dry January,” a month with no alcohol. I drink a bit of bourbon and an occasional beer, and this seemed like a good time to reset my relationship with this very powerful and addictive drug. I was 100% successful with Dry January. I didn’t drink a drop of alcohol between January 1st and January 31st. This article contains affiliate links. Using these links…