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15 best non-alcoholic wines, taste-tested

Make Dry January more enjoyable with your pick from chardonnay substitutes to alcohol-free merlot and much more

The Independent UK

13 best alcohol-free beers for Dry January 2025 (and beyond)

Whether you prefer ale, stout or lager, there’s a booze-free beer for everyone

The Independent UK

Figures reveal 1,500 drug-addicted babies born in Scotland since 2017

Lib Dems warn first minister that party could withdraw support if government does not boost funding for issue

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Why going sober was one of the best things I’ve ever done

As a sober curious social drinker, Harry Bullmore found ditching alcohol to be monumental for his mood and confidence

The Independent UK

My one tip for better sleep in the New Year? Try Dry January

Taking part in Dry January will help you fall asleep fast, stay asleep for longer and feel more energized. Here's why.

Tom’s Guide

This alcohol-free spirit actually makes you feel tipsy – here’s how

While many non-alcoholic drinks want to replicate the taste of a tipple, Sentia wants to replicate the effects

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Diljit Dosanjh faces legal action over alleged pro-alcohol songs at Ludhiana concert

Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh's highly anticipated New Year's Eve concert in Ludhiana was marred by legal controversy following a complaint filed by Punditrao Dharenavar, an assistant professor from Chandigarh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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7 New Year’s resolutions for better sleep, from sleep experts

Sleep hypnosis, reading and cutting out alcohol: just a few of the unconventional ways to sleep better in 2025

Tom’s Guide

Meet the "sober curious" generation

Gen Z is drinking less and reshaping the drinking culture, often by replacing booze with marijuana

Salon

Bird flu, brain rot and booze – the health issues you’ll be hearing more about in 2025

Will there be another pandemic, how will the world deal with social media, and is any alcohol good for you, asks Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

6 gadgets to get you through Dry January

With Christmas and New Year out of the way, we take a look at some of the best gadgets to use for Dry January

I'm an alcoholic, and I know why Dry January can mask a serious alcohol addiction

Dry January is widely considered a public health success story. Yet for some, taking a break can trick you into thinking that problematic binges for the rest of the year are okay, says Dr Arabella Byrne, who has been sober for fourteen years

Evening Standard

The surprising ways ‘swimming off’ a hangover can be risky, even if alcohol has left your system

It’s the morning after a big night and you’re feeling the effects of too much alcohol.

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The Guardian - UK

UK teenage girls outdrink boys by widest margin in Europe, study finds

More than a third of 15-year-old girls and less than a quarter of boys in UK say they repeatedly get drunk, OECD says

LiveScience

10 of the strangest medical cases from 2024

From fungi brewing alcohol in a person's gut to parasitic brain infections, here are some of the oddest medical case reports we covered in 2024.

Cycling Weekly

I don’t drink alcohol - Is there room for non-drinkers in cycling culture?

Rethinking cycling’s drinking culture to focus on connection, inclusivity and post-ride joy for everyone

The Independent UK

Women more likely to binge drink when estrogen levels are higher, new study finds

‘Estrogen has such powerful effects on so many behaviours, particularly in females. So, it makes sense that it would also modulate drinking,’ report author says

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Reason

Moderate Drinking Linked to Lower Overall Mortality Rate, Says National Academy of Sciences

So let's all enjoy a moderate toast to a Happy New Year!

The Independent UK

Spencer Matthews: ‘A belief in myself was born from giving up alcohol’

The dad-of-three attributes his newfound endurance to cutting back on drinking.

Woman & Home

Thinking of doing Dry January? Dr Amir shares 4 expert tips to help cut down and become more aware of drinking habits

8.8 million people participated in Dry January last year - if you're planning on trying it out this year, Dr Amir's on hand to help

The Guardian - UK

‘Kids now don’t want to drink’: Dublin’s dry(ish) pub, one year on

Board’s clientele come for its big array of drinks – no longer all alcohol-free – and even bigger array of games

The Conversation

The majority of drowning victims in Australia are men. There are strategies to keep everyone safe

Whether it’s sun-soaked beaches, winding rivers, or backyard pools, the aquatic environment is central to the Australian lifestyle.

The Independent UK

Anthony Hopkins details ‘fatal day’ that led to 49 years of sobriety

‘I couldn’t remember anything,’ recalled actor

Radio France Internationale

Festive spirits bubble while year-round drinking drops in France

Excessive intake of wine, beer and champagne may define Christmas and New Year celebrations across France, but a report by the country's leading addiction monitoring agency shows that alcohol consumption is declining for the rest of the year.

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