What is Damp January and how does it differ from Dry January?

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As for those who may find the challenge suitable, Pradeep told the outlet that Damp January can be beneficial for “pretty much anyone that wants to make positive adjustments and experience all the health and emotional benefits of drinking less, while not eliminating alcohol completely from their lives”. According to Rachel Goldman, a New York City-based clinical psychologist and consultant in private practice who spoke to Today, a realistic approach to Damp January may consist of picking a number and then deciding you “aren’t going to drink more than that number of times per week”. The sustainable approach to the challenge may be more beneficial to one’s health in the long run, as a 2021 study found that Dry January participation led to more drinking down the line. “In these people, completely cutting out healthy/moderate/social consumption might interfere with their social dynamics, cultural factors around meals, and mildly interfere with one’s routine of stress management.” Although most studies show the benefits of eliminating alcohol completely, there are also health benefits to moderate levels of drinking.