Don't let FOMA stop you from participating in Dry January


By AGENCY

Is FOMA holding you back from participating in Dry January? If so, you may need to reevaluate your relationship with alcohol. — AFP

After originating in 2013 in the United Kingdom, Dry January, i.e. the month without alcohol, is now followed almost everywhere in Europe, as well as by individuals in the United States and other parts of the world.

Despite the proven health benefits of this month-long detox, quitting alcohol can also be a source of stress, called FOMA, or the fear of missing alcohol.

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