The holiday season is a complex time for many, especially within the LGBTQ community. Excessive drinking is widely accepted as a means of managing holiday stressors.
People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning do face stigma, discrimination, and other challenges, which can often occur during the holidays amid family gatherings.
Even casual and social drinkers may find themselves drinking more alcohol than usual, which makes Dry January or taking a month abstaining from alcohol beneficial.
It gives you a chance to reset mentally and physically. There are health and social benefits, and it gives you an opportunity to re-evaluate your drinking habits.