Why nonalcoholic beer beats regular beer after exercise
For performance, recovery and overall health, nonalcoholic beer is a better choice than regular beer or even a sports drink.
By Gretchen ReynoldsStill dry for January? Try these sober activities for non-alcoholic fun.
Sober living means breaking alcohol's grip on your social life. Here’s some advice for activities best enjoyed without alcohol.
By Nancy Stearns Bercaw‘Dry January’ in France? The answer is still: Non.
Many French tend to view the Dry January health challenge as a puzzling foreign concept — or a threat to jobs and their cultural identity.
By Rick Noack‘Drinking until I passed out’: Quit Lit targets women’s sobriety
Quit Lit, a new genre of storytelling, focuses on alcohol dependence and is helping some women curtail drinking or quit altogether.
By Lesley AldermanDo mocktails really help you drink less alcohol?
Nonalcoholic drinks may help those taking part in Dry January, but could be a trigger for anyone with alcohol use disorder.
By Teddy AmenabarHow cutting back on alcohol can help depression and anxiety
People taking part in Dry January may notice they have an improved mood, clearer thinking and better sleep.
By Richard A. Friedman MDBooze-free drinks and shops for Dry January – and the rest of the year
Whether you’re avoiding alcohol this month, you’re limiting your intake or you just want to enjoy happy hour without worrying about hangovers, there have never been more options.
By Fritz HahnNavigating romance during Dry January? Here are tips for sober dating.
An alcohol-free date need not be complicated. There are ways to effectively communicate your choice and enjoy the experience.
By Lisa Mulcahy6 nonalcoholic cocktails for Dry January and beyond
Zero-proof drinks can be as delicious as their boozy cousins. These nonalcoholic drinks prove it.
By Anna Luisa RodriguezAsk a Doctor: Will ‘Dry January’ trigger alcohol withdrawal symptoms?
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can range from mild to severe. The risk is higher among those who drink daily or near daily.
By Tauheed Zaman, MDWhy do people like being tipsy? Here’s how alcohol affects the brain.
The buzz produced by alcohol comes from a cocktail of pharmacology and social ingredients, research shows.
By Richard SimaThe benefits of ‘Dry January’ last longer than a month, studies show
People who participated in Dry January started drinking less the rest of the year and showed striking improvements in their health.
By Anahad O’ConnorWant to drink less in 2023? These habit-tracking apps can help.
Help Desk examined 11 popular habit tracking and sobriety apps for cost, privacy and how easy they are to use.
By Tatum Hunter6 nonalcoholic dark rums that deliver on spice and flavor
Reach for nonalcoholic dark rums with complex flavors that taste (almost) like the real thing.
By Allison RobicelliHow to support your sober friends when everyone is drinking
Don’t ask permission to drink around your sober friends. Instead, try to create an atmosphere of inclusion so non-drinking guests feel comfortable.
By Nancy Stearns BercawFrom Dry January to Fake Cocktails, Inside the New Temperance Movement
From ‘Cali Sober’ to Dry January to fake cocktails, a new temperance movement has arrived. But if Americans drink less alcohol, is that automatically a good thing?
By Jason WilsonNonalcoholic tequila is finally good. Here are 6 worth trying.
Nonalcoholic tequilas are not a novelty, but a proper ingredient to be mixed thoughtfully.
By Allison RobicelliHow to plan an alcohol-free trip for Dry January and beyond
Stay dry by avoiding triggers and finding a favorite nonalcoholic beer before you go to the bar.
By Nathan DillerZero-proof wines are finally getting good
Abstaining from alcohol for Dry January or in general? There's a good zero-proof wine for that.
By Dave McIntyre‘Adaptogenic’ drinks advertise a booze-free good time. Read this before imbibing.
While the risk of consuming these types of drinks in moderation is low, experts say it’s important to look beyond clever advertising and promising claims.
By Allyson Chiu and Helen Carefoot