Dry alcoholic

“Addiction makes you angry and reckless”

Laura has been sober for 33 years and talks about a life without alcohol.

(Bild: Alexander Heinl / dpa / picturedesk.com)

For many, "Dry January" is an opportunity to banish alcohol for a month. But for people like Laura, who has been sober for many years, this month means much more: it is a symbolic moment of recommitment to continuing to live your life without alcohol.

For many, the so-called "dry January" is a welcome opportunity to slow down, but for some it is the first step towards questioning their own relationship with alcohol. Alcohol is an integral part of society, be it at parties or a quick after-work drink - consumption is widespread. But while a glass of wine or beer may seem harmless to many, regular consumption can gradually become dangerous.