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Why many Styrians stay “dry” in January

A well-kept after-work beer: how deeply anchored alcohol is in our society often only becomes really clear when we consciously give it up.

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Not drinking alcohol in the first month of the year: the global trend of "Dry January" is also being practiced more and more frequently in Austria. How taking a break from drinking can help you recognize problems and how you can persevere, even when the going gets tough.

Advent markets, Christmas parties, festive indulgence and, to top it all off, a roaring New Year's Eve: for most people, December is a month when they really go over the top - especially with alcohol. If, after these days, you've had enough of the "demon that clouds our senses" - as the EAV song aptly puts it - and are in a hangover mood, January is the perfect time to give your liver a breather.