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THE MONTH WITHOUT ALCOHOL
What is Dry January?
What is the name of the alcohol-free month of January?
Dry January is, as its name suggests, the month without alcohol. Launched by Alcohol Change UK in 2013 in the United Kingdom, it now extends to many countries around the world so that millions of people can regain energy and take care of their health after the holidays.
Dry January has only one simple rule: do not drink or limit your alcohol consumption as much as possible from the day after the holidays until January 31st.
Why live without alcohol for a month?
The benefits of this January "break" are numerous, but the main motivations are the energy boost after the heavy meals and boozy parties of late December, liver detoxification, weight loss, and an improvement in health.
Dry January this year will not mark the end of good cheer and festivities, quite the contrary. This January is about renewal, curiosity, and boldness! To make your January challenge as sparkling as possible, discover Pierre Chavin's beverages and continue to live in the world of wine and celebration.
Whether with our red, rosé, or white references, dry, sweet, or sparkling based on dealcoholized wines or grape juice, you will have a wide range of high-end flavors to enjoy Dry January with taste, lightness, and well-being. Be very creative and further expand your horizons with numerous non-alcoholic cocktails (known as mocktails) by following our recipes or creating your own!
Find your health or personal motivations, challenge your friends and family, and start your alcohol-free January with Pierre Chavin to successfully live your year 2024!
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How to Take on the Challenge?
How to Do Dry January
Dry January, literally translated as "dry January month," involves stopping alcohol consumption for a month. This break allows you to control your alcohol intake for a month and manage it better throughout the year. It also helps to detoxify the body from the accumulation of toxins caused by excessive alcohol consumption, as well as to lose weight, sleep well, have a good complexion, and most importantly, save money.
People who have taken on the challenge of not drinking alcohol during this period have noticed a significant improvement in their concentration level.
Ultimately, stopping alcohol for a month allows you to achieve positive results on your overall health, week after week.
The Dry January Support Kit
Are you wondering how you can go a month without alcohol, especially during festive times?
Know that you can get support from a caring community that will help and motivate you. So, the first thing to do is to register on the site where you will meet people who have accepted the Dry January challenge just like you. Then, you can also get books on the subject. These books will help you stay on track with your goal with simple and effective tips in case you start feeling the urge to have a drink. There are also applications you can use to track your progress day by day.
Continue to Celebrate Differently
Parties are always synonymous with feasts and unlimited alcohol! So, if every year you've spent Christmas and New Year's Eve drinking and eating more than necessary, it might be time to change this habit. You can make a resolution for the coming new year by choosing sobriety in the first month. This step will allow you to take a new approach, and you will have a new relationship with alcohol until the next festivities. There will be many occasions to toast with friends and family every year, but what if this time, you decide to celebrate without alcohol but rather with Pierre Chavin?
An alcohol-free selection for the January challenge
Pierre Chavin and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Pierre Chavin and its ranges of non-alcoholic beverages convey a positive and constructive message based on tolerance, inter-ethnic sharing, gender equality; a message of hope, social and environmental responsibility.
Our non-alcoholic beverages are the result of extensive research and development, a rigorous production process that offers health benefits. Lower in calories since the alcohol level is 0%, the beverage contains vitamins, resveratrol, polyphenols, and other benefits found in wine.
Dry January and the New Year?
New Year's rituals with alcohol
Every tradition has its own New Year's rituals. For some people, crossing into a new year cannot be done without alcohol. For some, the ritual is to drink, which can lead to excesses that may cause problems in the following days.
So, if families and friends wish each other health, prosperity, happiness, love, money, and many other things, alcohol is contradictory. That's why doing Dry January is the logical next step!
Spending a month without alcohol to detoxify and improve health is a first step. Why not reconnect with an alcohol-free life that is beneficial in the long term? Adopting a new habit to spend days and weeks without alcohol can indeed be challenging, especially for those who suffer from addiction. But with good support and strong will, you can succeed in your dry January.
By choosing this new ritual, you are already paving the way for better lifestyle habits. By deciding to spend a month without alcohol, you will reap the many benefits that Dry January offers, especially if you decide to pursue sobriety. It should be noted that Dry January is not only for people with a problematic relationship with alcohol. Anyone who feels they have overindulged during the holidays can adopt it.
What do you think of when we say "Alcohol-Free"?
It's difficult to display such a radical choice in our society; there are so many movements for a "free..." life.
Going alcohol-free is not a deprivation; it's quite the opposite. Saying no to the reflex of consuming alcohol when going out, eating, etc.
The world is changing, and so are our lifestyles. We are always seeking more sensations and pleasure. It's not by replicating the lifestyle of our parents and grandparents that we will feel like we're experiencing something new.
Say goodbye to binge drinking and rediscover the straight edge version of 2024! More pleasure to share together, the Sober Party more often and without hesitation!
Dare to Go Alcohol-Free
Going alcohol-free is no longer going against the tide. From vegan movements to Dry January, and even Sober October, new opportunities are emerging to go alcohol-free and embrace it socially.
Not drinking alcohol doesn't mean you're sick, religious, or an activist. Our lifestyles have changed; we seek more pleasure all the time. It's no longer about waiting for the weekend or vacations to treat ourselves. And this is where alcohol-free living shows its full power: going out with friends and not facing the consequences of alcohol means going out more regularly and without guilt.
Partying without alcohol is for everyone, whether male or female. But it also pertains to private uses of alcohol, such as a glass at the table or an aperitif. Try going alcohol-free to enjoy each daily event, every encounter.
How to manage without alcohol?
Non-alcoholic wine
New Year's Eve is always synonymous with unlimited alcohol, and it's the time of year when major alcoholic beverage brands make huge revenues. Whether you're a student, worker, parent, single, or in a relationship, you never skip the tradition. We welcome the new year with a glass of champagne. The only problem is that for some people, one glass of champagne is not enough; they need the whole bottle, or even two or three.
So, to enjoy the pleasure that our favorite drinks offer, winemakers now offer non-alcoholic wines. You can thus replace the traditional champagne or other alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic wine. You will appreciate the subtle taste of wine without getting drunk!
Mocktails, non-alcoholic cocktails
Are you a cocktail enthusiast? Don't panic if you've decided to stay sober during the holidays, there is now a wide variety of non-alcoholic cocktail recipes with "Mocktails"! Yes, it is indeed possible with the right ingredients. Mojito or Spritz, these drinks have been revisited to make their fans happy without the negative effects of alcohol.
So, if you're wondering: what do they put in these non-alcoholic cocktails? Know that the ingredients and steps for preparation remain the same except that the alcohol is replaced by unsweetened fruit juice, plant-based milk, sparkling and fizzy water, or of course, our non-alcoholic wines. You can prepare your own non-alcoholic cocktail recipe based on your desires and preferences!
Mocktail recipes
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Mulled Wine
Ingredients:
1 bottle of alcohol-free red wine
2 cinnamon sticks
2 cloves
125g of sugar
1 lemon zest
1 orange zest
1 star anise
Instructions: Pour the bottle of alcohol-free red wine into a saucepan with the star anise and heat it without boiling. Add the sugar, cloves, lemon and orange zests, cinnamon and let it simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. Strain and serve hot, enjoy!
Tip: Avoid at all costs letting the wine come to a boil.
Non-alcoholic Spritz
Ingredients :
12 cl - Chardonnay Effervescent sans alcool
2 cl - Spritz Syrup
12 cl - Bitter Soda
Instructions: In a stemmed glass preferably, start by pouring the spritz syrup, then the non-alcoholic sparkling chardonnay, and finish with the Bitter Soda. Add a few ice cubes to serve it well chilled.
Why Take a Break from Alcohol?
What are the Benefits of Dry January?
Health
Stopping alcohol for a certain period is beneficial for health. Your body can eliminate the different toxins accumulated from drinking. This break allows you to lose weight effectively, improve your blood circulation, and enhance the functioning of your organs, including the stomach, kidneys, pancreas, liver, and even the heart.
Taking a break from alcohol helps you have less dull skin while improving the quality of your sleep. So, if you suffer from insomnia, consider stopping alcohol for a while!
Habits and Consumption Control
If you find that you have gone a bit too far with alcohol, taking a break allows you to better control your habits and consumption. By stopping drinking alcohol for a few weeks, you will reduce your alcohol consumption for the coming months by realizing that you are capable of controlling this consumption. Reducing your alcohol consumption will help you facilitate your total cessation. Yes, after managing 30 days, you can challenge yourself to 100 days, and so on, to quit entirely if you wish.
Consumption Test
After this break period, you can now take the consumption test to find out what type of drinker you are. This personality test will help you determine whether you are addicted to alcohol or not and whether you wish to seek help to overcome it. This consumption test in the form of a quiz will allow you to answer certain questions and perhaps start your Dry January as the new year approaches.
Alcohol-free: it's a "WITHOUT" that changes your life immediately
Many people today consume only organic products to protect their health or that of their children, but also to protect our planet. Others become vegan to align with their beliefs. But have you ever wondered about the effects of alcohol on your body? Even organic alcohol?
If you want to make a strong gesture for your health, for your loved ones, change your way of drinking alcohol. Similar to flexitarians, only accept alcohol for special events, real occasions.
Being alcohol-free is a fun and joyful way to live together. It's first about discovering beverages that weren't considered until now: alcohol-free wine, 0% sparkling drinks, alcohol-free beverages. It's therefore a joyful approach to gustatory pleasures: new scents, tastes, aromas...
Alcohol-free beverages will accompany your daily life and allow you to better appreciate the occasions reserved for unique alcohol consumption. Let's not trivialize pleasures, let's recreate the exceptional with and without alcohol!
Testimonials #DryJanuary
Dry January 2024
Calendar: When does Dry January start?
This year again, the alcohol-free month will start on January 1st in the morning as usual and will continue until the evening of January 31st. If last year nearly one in ten French people tried the experience, it seems that this year, the numbers will increase. And new this year, cities are participating in the action in partnership with the Fédération Addiction and various organizations and associations that fight to reduce the harm caused by alcohol.
Events
If the first Dry January was held in France in 2020 without the support of the State, this year, the situation is about to change. Many cities have responded to provide their support and contribution to this great challenge. Among the first cities to engage in this adventure, it is certainly worth noting: Grenoble, Lyon, Nantes, Paris, Brest, and Toulouse. This is part of public health policy, which means that various events will be scheduled if the current post-COVID situation does not change the already established programs.
Communication Kit
To support each participant, the Fédération Addiction is providing them with a web portal that will serve as a guide throughout these days. The websites of other partner organizations also remain accessible for advice or support. Note that the organizations participating in this year's Dry January are: Addict’Aide, ADIXIO, Association Addictions France, Fédération Addiction, Fédération Française d’Addictologie, France Patients Experts Addictions, Ligue contre le cancer, Société Française d’Alcoologie.
The Dry January Mobile Application
Why use an application?
A mobile application specially created for Dry January helps simplify the tracking and progress of the "alcohol-free January" challenge. If you wish to find inspiration and motivation while keeping an eye on the goal you want to achieve, using a mobile application will be of great help.
You will be connected with other people who have the same goal as you, which is to go through January without alcohol, making it perfect for spreading positive vibes.
Some applications provide you with tools that will allow you to plan your Dry January with short-term goals. Moreover, these applications will keep you informed of every event so you won't miss out during this challenge you have undertaken.
Which applications to download for Dry January?
Free or paid, you can have the application that suits you best with the plethora of apps available today. In English or in French, these applications will help you better face this challenge. Among the most downloaded applications, we have:
- Rethinking Drinking is an application developed by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism with practical calculators, support, and strategies to successfully complete your sobriety cure. Twenty-four hours a day, it accompanies you with positive thoughts, meditations, and more to help you recover from a severe addiction problem or simply if you are a habitual drinker.
- The Fix which is also an online magazine informing about the damages related to alcohol consumption.
- AlcoDroid Alcohol Tracker is a customizable application perfect for monitoring your alcohol consumption even after Dry January.
- Four Hours recommended for people who suffer from addiction and need support, especially during their Dry January.
- iDrinkSmarter appreciated for its sobriety tracker, especially very useful after Dry January when one tends to let go during the other months of the year.
Health.gouv Recommendation
Do you want to learn more about the damages caused by excessive alcohol consumption? Do you need to hear testimonials from other people who have walked this path before you? Do you want to detox, but don't know how to go about it?
The Santé.gouv website provides you with testimonials, advice, and assistance to help you advance in your challenge.
On the occasion of the second year of the launch of Dry January in France, Richard De Visser, professor of psychology at the University of Sussex and expert in health behaviors, gave his opinion on the effectiveness of this movement. Having met with great success in the United Kingdom, France has also embarked on this "alcohol-free month" challenge in partnership with various organizations aiming to combat the damages caused by excessive alcohol consumption and abuse. Richard de Visser wanted to shed light on the subject by elaborating on certain points regarding Dry January, its perception within the French alcohol industry, and especially among the concerned individuals. The alcohol-free month is not only for people with dependency but also for those who wish to improve their relationship with alcohol, whether they are occasional drinkers or not.
Call from addiction specialists to support Dry January for a coherent prevention policy
A significant call is emerging from 48 addiction specialists in France, urging the government to support Dry January, also known as the "January Challenge" or alcohol-free month. The letter addressed to the Minister of Health, Aurélien Rousseau, highlights the necessity of strong government action in the face of alcohol consumption issues.
These experts, affiliated with the national university college of addictionology teachers, express a seriously eroded trust in the government regarding alcohol prevention policy. They consider support for Dry January as a crucial opportunity, emphasizing its voluntary, non-moralizing nature, and its support by public opinion. The benefits of this social mobilization are attested in other countries, notably in the United Kingdom. The addiction specialists call for the re-establishment of government support to ease the debate and strengthen the commitment in the fight against alcohol risks. This initiative, as a constructive mediation, aims to restore calm foundations for a coherent and committed prevention policy.
A month without alcohol for better mood and health
A month without alcohol doesn't mean depriving yourself of partying or seeing friends. January is indeed an opportunity to toast the new year both at work and with family, friends, neighbors...
Change your perspective and commit to a new life: partying without alcohol. Discover all the 0% alcohol drinks, mocktails, 0% wines, organic 0% wines...
With non-alcoholic drinks, start the new year from a different angle: more sports, better dietary habits, more outings with friends. By stopping alcohol, you'll see that you can go out all week without fearing a hangover the next day at work. Without alcohol, there's more life!
Dry January is not about depriving yourself but about opening up to numerous non-alcoholic beverages and their new flavors.
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Pierre Chavin commits with you for Dry January 2024
Three principles of Dry January:
Control consumption, sleep better, and save money (see Pierre Chavin promotions)
The press review of Dry January 2023
Initiated in 2020 in France, the principle of Dry January-The January Challenge is simple: do not drink alcohol from the moment you wake up on January 1st, 2023, until the end of the month... and that's it!
Source: Mental Health
Stay Hydrated
Water, herbal teas, and teas—don't hesitate to hydrate a lot for a good post-holiday detox. "1.5 to 2 liters per day," recommends Raphaële Burot. Vegetable broths can be a good alternative." And, "Dry January can be a good way to stop drinking alcohol after the holidays," says Dr. Briand.
Source: Le télégramme
And soon the "Dry January"... with an Asian bloody virgin January being the month where we must tread on gravel (the famous "Dry January"), here is an alcohol-free "Asian bloody virgin" found in the indispensable Little Treatise on the Tomato by Mireille Gayet.
Source: Libération
After Dry January, discover Sober October
Summer has now given way to autumn, and sunny aperitifs are now behind you. Before the holiday season, why not give your liver a little break and try Sober October? Your body will only thank you for it!
Source: Cosmopolitan
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The press review for Dry January 2022
Dry January: Women from Occitanie are committed, more than one in ten people at risk in the region
Source: Midi Libre
Month without alcohol: Dry January poses a drinking challenge to France
Source: Libération
The alcohol-free month "Dry January" launched for the 3rd consecutive year, still without government support
Source: Le Parisien
Dry January: "This challenge allows you to evaluate your relationship with alcohol"
Source: L'Express
A month without alcohol: "Realizing that some of our consumption is linked to social contexts," explains the Federation Addiction
Source: France TV info
"We said to ourselves, dare or not dare?": these French who participate in "Dry January"
Source: France Inter
