Getting Through Dry January In A Pandemic

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Know the facts to stay motivated

Mood believes that knowing the ways a reliance on alcohol can play into your health and even your coping mechanisms, is important.

“Covid cases are steadily increasing. And there are other recent things happening in our country, like the U.S. Capitol incident. So alcohol may be the go-to for some. But it’s an unhealthy temporary fix,” she says. “In the cold and flu season, drinking alcohol won’t aid in your recovery. It disturbs sleep. It can negatively interact with other medications. Studies have shown 10 percent of high blood pressure in men is alcohol-related.”

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