Why taking regular microbreaks from booze is more beneficial than going 'dry' for a month, according to experts

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Why taking regular microbreaks from booze is more beneficial than going 'dry' for a month, according to experts

By Emily Blackwood

6 months ago

7 min read

Giving Sober October a go but struggling in the face of dark, cold evenings and wet weekends? Well, experts believe a year-long mindful drinking hack could work better than an annual bout of abstinence. Here, we look at the benefits of dropping the all-or-nothing approach to alcohol so many of us have, and get psychologists to explain how to have a healthier autumn without completely ditching the Merlot. 


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