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Many choose January to take a break from alcohol

By Shelley Irwin
Published January 7, 2026 at 11:57 AM EST

We talk to International Alliance for Responsible Drinking's Julian Braithwaite.

Many choose January to take a break from alcohol. We talk to International Alliance for Responsible Drinking's Julian Braithwaite, about what the research really says about drinking and moderation in 2026 and this dry January.

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Shelley Irwin
Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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