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Speaking of Psychology — Dry January: Why more people are taking a break from alcohol, with Richard de Visser, PhD
Scout ratingSCOUT· 28%35m·2025-01-08·Science

Dry January: Why more people are taking a break from alcohol, with Richard de Visser, PhD

Speaking of Psychology · 314

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called to add cancer warnings to alcohol labels. For many people, “Dry January” offers a chance try out a low- or no-alcohol life. Health psychologist Richard de Visser, PhD, talks about what’s driving public interest in Dry January and other “sober curious” trends; how temporarily…

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