Being 'Sober Curious' is not about giving up alcohol completely or forever

Being 'sober curious' doesn't necessarily mean you never have a drink, just that you look more deeply at alcohol's role in your life. — Photo: blackCAT/Getty Images/ETX DAily Up

Have you heard of the "sober curious" movement? The concept behind it encourages deeper reflection on our alcohol consumption, without necessarily opting for total abstinence. This approach invites us to look more deeply at our relationship with alcohol and its impact on our health.

After Dry January, or for some people, Damp January, now the idea of "Sober Curious" is coming up in conversations, whether as a next step from a reduction in drinking last month or not. The "Sober Curious" approach encourages a more intuitive and thoughtful approach to drinking.