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Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm<\/a>. Last updated on Dec 28, 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n

By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter<\/p>\n

THURSDAY, Dec. 28 — As the New Year approaches, many will commit to a trend called “Dry January,” where you stop drinking for a month to get more healthy.<\/p>\n

For years, it’s been a tall order to abstain from alcohol when going out, but with a plethora of nonalcoholic “adult” beverages now flooding the market, it’s getting easier to wean yourself off alcohol, one expert says.<\/p>\n

From imitation spirits to seltzers and near-beers, there are endless options to pique the interest of the most selective of drinkers.<\/p>\n

So, what does it take to craft a good nonalcoholic beverage?<\/p>\n

You have to start with high-quality ingredients, said Adam Roy<\/a>, a food and beverage expert at Michigan State University’s Broad College of Business.<\/p>\n

Most high-quality nonalcoholic beverages are distilled and fermented much like alcoholic beverages are, before using osmosis to extract the alcohol. The key is to keep the flavors intact.<\/p>\n

Having nonalcoholic beverages available can help during Dry January, but what other tactics can you try to stay off the booze for a month?<\/p>\n

Dry January was created in 2013 by Alcohol Change (formerly known as Alcohol Concern), a charity in the United Kingdom, to promote weight loss and financial savings by avoiding too many nights out at the pub.<\/p>\n

Now in its 11th year, Dry January continues to be a way for people to kick off the new year with a focus on health and well-being, Roy said.<\/p>\n

For someone thinking about going sober for Dry January, Roy offered these tips:<\/p>\n