Beyond “Dry January”

The concept of a Dry January—the goal of not drinking alcohol during the first month of the year—has been with us for a minute now, and it may be useful to address the complexity of the phrase. For some, Dry January (or “Damp January,” when not completely dry) is a challenge limited to one month alone, a way to kick off a season of New Year’s resolutions. For others, it’s a more comprehensive journey.

The following audiobooks meet listeners where they are in their relationship with drinking, whether they are looking for creative ways to limit the role of alcohol in their life, or in need of informed support for the life-long work of sobriety.