Dry January - What's the point of a month without alcohol?

You want to try Dry January and abstain from alcohol for a month? You are wondering what the benefits are  you  a month without alcohol?  What effects can you expect within a month? Is that enough time to see positive effects? We will give you the answers and show you when the first positive improvements in the  Dry January and how much a break from alcohol can do for you. 

What positive effects occurred after the first week?

The first effects are noticeable within the first week of abstaining from alcohol. These include better and deeper sleep and increased performance. Your liver has also already started to recover, as it immediately breaks down stored fats. These effects become even more noticeable in the second week!

What happens after a month of alcohol-free?

Physical Effects of Dry January

One study by the University of Sussex from 2018 has shown what positive effects the participants had after the  Dry January could determine. So  70% reported a general improvement in health and noticed other effects such as:

• an improvement in sleep (71%),
• increased energy (67%)
• increased ability to concentrate (57%), 
• more radiant skin (54%) and a
• lower weight (58%).

Psychological Changes Due to Dry January

In addition to the physical effects, numerous psychological changes were also observed.  Dry January helped,

1. 82% are rethinking their relationship with alcohol,
2. 80% gained more control over their own drinking behavior,
3. 76% learned when and why they drink and
4. 71% realized that they don't need alcohol to have fun.

In general, Dry January and the associated renunciation  alcohol is more emotionally stable because it depresses our mood over time and influences chemical processes in our brain. 

Is it possible to be alcohol-free without giving up pleasure?

We say: definitely! An alcohol-free lifestyle no longer means that you have to forego pleasure. With Laori  you can easily enjoy a good drink without alcohol – without a hangover the next morning.  Whether Gin & Tonic or non-alcoholic Spritz - get to know our range.