The evidence that suggests you don’t need alcohol as a social crutch this Dry January

After the excesses of the holidays, many of us have opted for Dry January. One reader told me that she hopes to continue to cut back on her drinking after the month ends, but is worried about socializing. Alcohol increased his trust in others and he is nervous about living without alcohol to lubricate his interactions.

I think this is a very common concern, but a survey Of 342 US college students Christine Lee At the University of Washington in Seattle and colleagues can help…