Patrick M. Allen Cabinet Secretary for the Department of Health | Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
Patrick M. Allen Cabinet Secretary for the Department of Health | Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
Start the new year with a healthy reset by joining the growing movement of Dry January, a month-long commitment to go alcohol-free and focus on wellness. This initiative is part of a global public health effort encouraging people to abstain from alcohol for the entire month of January.
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is promoting participation in Dry January, highlighting potential benefits such as better sleep, weight loss, improved mood and energy, healthier eating habits, improved liver function, saving money, and reduced cancer risk. "Dry January can be a great time for self-assessment to reflect on how much one drinks, the reasons for drinking, and also look to adopt healthier decisions surrounding alcohol use in general," says Rebecca Neudecker, section manager for the Office of Alcohol Misuse Prevention.
For those interested in participating or seeking support with alcohol misuse issues, NMDOH advises consulting primary care providers and exploring available resources.
For further information about this press release, contact David Barre at (505) 699-9237. A Spanish version of this press release is also available.
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