Dry January: The benefits of taking a break from booze

Update: 2022-01-26

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Whether Dry January is a way to address a serious drinking problem or simply a break from booze after a season of overindulgence, there are myriad benefits to abstaining from alcohol. Addiction psychiatrist Kristen Schmidt joins Jill Riley to discuss.

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Dry January: The benefits of taking a break from booze

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Dry January: The benefits of taking a break from booze

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Dry January: The benefits of taking a break from booze