Embarking On Dry January in 2025? See Why You Might Want A Better Approach
January 14, 2025
Are loved ones advising you to use “Dry January” to address your drinking? While quitting alcohol use is a common New Year’s Resolution, doing so all of a sudden can be more than challenging—it may be dangerous. While Dry January provides many a chance to reset their connection with alcohol, it’s not the right approach for all, specifically those battling alcohol dependence. See why it can be dangerous and what you can do as an alternative.
Don’t Make The New Year’s Resolution Misstep
“Dry January” is intended to be a method for individuals to limit drinking and enjoy the health benefits. People should see more restful sleep, more pep in their step, and an increase in their finances. It’s not intended for you to go “cold turkey” if you have an alcohol use disorder. Instead, you should make the commitment to go to a qualified detox center and begin a genuine recovery program. That life-changing decision will continue long past your typical New Year's resolution.
Why Dry January Can Be Hazardous
While many start the year evaluating their relationship with alcohol and take the month of January to take a hiatus, it might be dangerous for some to stop drinking suddenly without professional assistance.
The onslaught of withdrawal can result in critical health complications, including:
- Tremors, anxiety, and sweating
- Sleeplessness and hallucinations
- Seizures and delirium tremens (DTs)
- Wernicke’s Encephalopathy, a devastating brain disorder caused by a deficiency of vitamin B1
Without the right direction, these symptoms can drive some to resume drinking just to ease the discomfort— a cycle that makes a sober lifestyle even more challenging to achieve. This occurrence is often referred to as “hair of the dog,” a prevalent solution to avoid or deal with withdrawal.
Start A Safer Road To Sobriety
If you observe signs of alcohol use disorder, a medically directed detox is the safest way forward. At Sunrise Detox (SDC), help you detox comfortably and safely at our carefully designed treatment facility.
We offer the following:
- 24-hour monitoring to ensure your comfort and safety during withdrawal
- Expert clinicians who manage symptoms and watch over your health
- An encouraging, judgment-free environment crafted to help you concentrate on recovery
Find Your Strength In Recovery
For those battling alcohol addiction, the pressure to make resolutions like Dry January can be overwhelming. Rather than focusing on a single month, consider making one resolution you can keep: making your mental and physical health an emphasis every day.
Sunrise Detox is committed to facilitating the ongoing recovery journeys of people who struggle with alcoholism, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. Those in our care will discover the tools and collective fortitude to triumph over adversity in 2025 and the years to come. Our professionals are here 24-hours a day to give you support. Recovery is an ongoing journey, not a destination, and we’re here to direct you at every phase.
There’s A Promising Year Ahead
Envision experiencing the new year with a focused mind, a determined heart, and the confidence that arises from taking back control of your life. It’s a wonderful feeling to amaze yourself, especially when looking at life through the perspective of recovery.
Resolutions will fade, but your recovery and health are worth the commitment all year long. Hope can transform us into new people; even an action as straightforward as a New Year’s resolution confirms that we start 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
Connect With Sunrise Detox Today
Not sure if Dry January is best for you? Looking for a better option with specialized guidance? Sunrise Detox is devoted to helping you take on 2025 with a clear mind and a restored sense of purpose. If you require help for a drug or alcohol addiction, call Sunrise Detox Center at 508-506-8940 today.
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.
