Dry January ending, Medical Experts suggest ways to drink less

Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff
Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff

(Fargo, ND) -- Dry January is coming to a close but medical experts have suggestions for cutting down your drinking all year long.  

The annual campaign to lay off the booze for a month has been around for about a decade. Experts say, if you want to cut down, it can be helpful to list the reasons you drink. If one is it relieve stress, you might find other stress relievers, like exercise.

They also suggest keeping a non-alcoholic drink in your hand at gatherings where people are drinking.