Opinion: Why I’m skipping Dry January

Like many of my friends, I enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or a beer with friends. But a recent U.S. surgeon general report warning that any alcohol consumption is unsafe made me pause. Should I embrace “Dry January,” or even quit altogether?

Recently, at least eight respected medical societies and government agencies have issued reports on alcohol and health. All agree on one point: moderate to heavy drinking causes serious health and social harms. Where they diverge — sometimes sharply — is in guidance for people deciding between abstinence and occasional drinking.

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