Embarking On Dry January in 2025? See Why You Might Need A Better Approach
January 14, 2025
Are family and friends advising you to use “Dry January” to cut back on your drinking? While stopping alcohol use is a common New Year’s Resolution, doing so all of a sudden can be more than difficult—it might be unsafe. While Dry January gives many a way to redefine their association with alcohol, it’s not the ideal approach for everybody, particularly individuals struggling with alcohol addiction. Discover why it may be dangerous and what you can do as an alternative.
Don’t Make The New Year’s Resolution Mistake
“Dry January” is intended to be a method for individuals to cut back on alcohol and experience the health benefits. Participants should see more restful sleep, more pep in their step, and an increase in their pocketbooks. It’s not intended for you to go “cold turkey” if you are experiencing an alcohol use disorder. Instead, you should make the commitment to go to a specialized detox center and begin a legitimate recovery program. That life-altering decision will continue long past your typical New Year's resolution.
Why Dry January Isn’t Always Risk-Free
While many commence the year questioning their relationship with alcohol and take the month of January to slow down, it may be hazardous for some people to cease drinking abruptly without professional assistance.
The onslaught of withdrawal can result in serious health risks, including:
- Tremors, sweating, and anxiety
- Hallucinations and insomnia
- Seizures and delirium tremens (DTs)
- Wernicke’s Encephalopathy, a devastating brain complication stemming from vitamin B1 deficiency
Without professional support, these symptoms can force some to start drinking again simply to ease the distress— a pattern that makes a sober life even more difficult to achieve. This practice is often referred to as “hair of the dog,” a prevalent solution to avoid or deal with withdrawal.
Take A Safer Path To Sobriety
If you recognize signs of alcohol dependence, a medically supervised detox is the safest way forward. Sunrise Detox enables you to detox safely and comfortably at our well-designed treatment center.
We provide the following:
- Round-the-clock monitoring to ensure you are safe and comfortable during withdrawal
- Expert clinicians who manage symptoms and watch over your health
- A nurturing, welcoming environment developed to help you focus on recovery
Discover Your Resilience In Recovery
For those struggling with alcohol use disorders, the pressure to make resolutions like Dry January can be overwhelming. As opposed to fixating on a single month, contemplate making one resolution you can uphold: emphasizing your mental health and well-being every day.
Sunrise Detox is dedicated to supporting the lifelong recovery of those who struggle with substance use disorder (SUD), alcoholism, and co-occurring disorders. Those in our care will discover the skills and collective fortitude to overcome adversity in 2025 and the years to come. Our experts are available day and night to give you support. Recovery is a process, not an endpoint, and we’re ready to guide every step of the way.
There’s A Brighter Year Ahead
Picture experiencing the new year with a focused mind, a determined heart, and the assurance that stems from taking control of your life. It’s a nice feeling to surprise yourself, specifically when seeing life through the lens of recovery.
Resolutions may dissipate over time, but your recovery and health are worth the commitment every day. Hope can help us become new people; even something as basic as a New Year’s resolution acknowledges that we begin anew as creatures of hope.
“The object of a New Year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul…Unless a man starts afresh about things, he will certainly do nothing effective.”
- G.K. Chesterton
Reach Out To Sunrise Detox Today
Not sure if Dry January is best for you? Looking for a better option with professional assistance? Sunrise Detox is dedicated to helping you face 2025 with a focused mind and a restored sense of initiative. If you need help with a drug or alcohol addiction, reach out to Sunrise Detox Center at 856-333-3783 now.
Author
Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, Stephen Cooke brings over a decade of experience in international and American healthcare communications to Praesum. A prolific writer and published author, Stephen has dedicated his career to promoting health and recovery across various organizations.
