Dry January can uncover warning signs of alcohol use disorder that shouldn’t be ignored.
By Lana Pine of The Educated Patient
For many, Dry January starts as a simple wellness goal — an effort to cut back, reset or start the year off healthier. But for others, the month can quietly reveal a much deeper struggle with alcohol. According to Peter Vernig, Ph.D., MBA, vice president of mental health services at Recovery Centers of America, repeated failed attempts to stop drinking, physical discomfort when cutting back or feeling unable to control alcohol use can be important warning signs that go beyond a temporary habit.
Many people participate in Dry January to reset or improve their health. From your perspective, what makes Dry January such an important early indicator of deeper issues with alcohol?
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