Dry January® USA

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January 11, 2025

Aurora toasts Dry January by joining sobriety campaign | Chicago Tribune

In January of 2023, Meharry, one of the country’s four HBCU medical institutions, became the official U.S. home of the International Dry January Campaign, which began over a decade ago in Great Britain and just recently was promoted by Nashville, Philadelphia, Chicago and now Aurora, which lit up the Pedestrian Bridge over the Fox River in yellow, the official color of Dry January.

January 11, 2025

January 10, 2025

Chicago Department of Public Health Observes Dry January | Chicago.gov

Chicago is all set to host the first Dry January® USA event of 2024. From January 7-13, buildings downtown will light the Chicago skyline yellow to encourage Chicagoans to take a break from alcohol for a week and raise awareness of the health benefits of reduced alcohol consumption.

January 10, 2025

January 9, 2025

Lyre’s backs minority communities | The Spirits Business

Returning as a official partner of Dry January USA for the third year, in partnership with Meharry School of Global Health, the non-alcoholic ‘spirits’ producer will be supporting the school with its research on the health impact alcohol has in minority communities.

January 9, 2025

Aurora joins the Dry January movement with restaurants and bars offering mocktails and more | Dailyherald.com

The city of Aurora is starting the new year by supporting Meharry Medical College and the Dry January USA Initiative.
With an official first-of-its-kind proclamation, Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin designated the first month of the year as Dry January Month in the state’s second-largest city.

January 9, 2025

January 7, 2025

Aurora is participating in ‘Dry January® USA’ | NPR

Cities across the nation are joining in on a movement that may help some kick off their sobriety. One northern Illinois city is urging its businesses to join in. Aurora is taking part in Dry January® USA. This campaign urges people to put down the booze for this month.

January 7, 2025

January 6, 2025

Why ‘Dry January’? Tennessee doctor reveals top 8 health benefits | The Tennessean

Yellow is the official color of the campaign, recognized in a proclamation by local officials, so you can expect to see the sunny color illuminate Nissan Stadium, the Parthenon, the AT&T building and the . For participants who want some support, Alcohol Change UK offers a free “Try Dry” app.

January 6, 2025

Dry January is not about shame but an opportunity to develop healthier habits | The Tennessean

Join Meharry Medical College in honoring togetherness, the strength of determination and the gift of health. Let us light up the world in positivity and take the first step toward lasting change.

January 6, 2025

January 4, 2025

U.S. Surgeon General sounds alarm about link between alcohol and cancer | ABC News

Chief medical officer of Dry January USA Dr. Michael Caldwell discusses tips and tricks to participating in a successful Dry January.

January 4, 2025

Surgeon general sounds alarm about link between alcohol and cancer | Straight Arrow News

Your favorite glass of wine may soon come with a health warning. The U.S. surgeon general is urging Congress to update alcohol labels with a cancer risk warning.

January 4, 2025

January 3, 2025

Surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol labels | Straight Arrow News

Your favorite glass of wine may soon come with a health warning. The U.S. surgeon general is urging Congress to update alcohol labels with a cancer risk warning.

January 3, 2025

December 27, 2024

Dry January has Americans exploring alcohol-free start to 2025 | Straight Arrow News

“These are people who may want to use January to put a mirror up to their own relationship with alcohol, just to reflect,” says Dr. Michael Caldwell, chief medical officer of Dry January USA. “We’re not anti-alcohol. We want everyone to have their own journey.”

December 27, 2024

December 25, 2024

Millions of Americans Consider Themselves ‘Sober Curious’ Beyond Dry January | Newsweek

Andrea McCarthy told friends and family when she gave up alcohol on January 1, 2024, that she would toast 12 months off the sauce with a drink to ring in 2025. As that anniversary approached, the Los Angeles-born content creator told Newsweek she had had a change of heart.

December 25, 2024

December 18, 2024

Dry January® USA Resolution by the Nashville Metropolitan Council

A resolution declaring January 2025 as Dry January USA Month, recognizing Meharry Medical College as the national leader for Dry January USA, highlighting the transformational Yellow Campaign, and addressing the broad impact of alcohol on health, safety, and society.

December 18, 2024

August 22, 2024

Country music artists who shared sobriety stories give hope to those living with addiction | The Tennessean

Focus on musicians’ sobriety hits the right notes.

August 22, 2024

August 12, 2024

Some country musicians find clarity with sobriety. Here’s their advice for others | The Tennessean

In a recent phone interview with musician Marcus King, The Tennessean asked what prompted him to get sober. His response: “Which time?”

August 12, 2024

August 6, 2024

Gramps Morgan to headline ‘Dry January’ concert encourages other artistes to join campaign | Jamaica Daily Observer

GRAMMY Award-winning singer Gramps Morgan will be the headliner at the ‘Meharry at The Bluebird’ event on Friday to promote sobriety during the month. Thie initiative falls within the ‘Dry January USA tradition that has been practised for the last few years.

August 6, 2024

April 29, 2024

As Meharry Medical dental students, we advocate for alcohol and oral cancer awareness | The Tennessean

April serves as both Alcohol and Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s to advocate for prevention, treatment and care.

April 29, 2024

February 4, 2024

Our Conversation with Michael Caldwell of Dry January USA | AFTER Magazine

Dr. Michael Caldwell, Chief Medical Officer for Dry January USA, sat down with AFTER’s Nicole Pietrandrea Hough to discuss the role of Dry January USA and where the alcohol-free movement is headed. Full video on YouTube!

February 4, 2024

January 18, 2024

Dry January’s official home is now Meharry Medical College in Nashville: Why that matters | The Tennessean

The official designation of Meharry Medical College as the home of Dry January® USA marks a significant milestone in the movement towards a healthier and more balanced approach to alcohol consumption.

January 18, 2024

January 5, 2024

How Dry January can help with anti-aging, according to doctors | Good Morning America

Dry January taking off especially among younger adults.

January 5, 2024

How Dry January can help with anti-aging, according to doctors | ABC News

Dry January is the act of giving up alcohol for the month of January.

January 5, 2024

January 3, 2024

The health benefits of participating in ‘Dry January’ | WGN 720 Chicago Radio

Dr. Michael Caldwell, the Chief Medical Officer at DryJanuaryUSA, joins Lisa Dent to explain how quitting alcohol for a month can actually result in psychological and health benefits.

January 3, 2024

January 2, 2024

The Health Benefits of Reduction and/or Removal of Alcohol Consumption | Talefeather Podcast

In this conversation, Dr. Michael Caldwell discusses the health benefits of reducing and removing alcohol consumption.

January 2, 2024

April 11, 2023

Staying Dry in Nashville’s Rainy Season w/ Dr. Michael Caldwell | XPLR NASH Podcast

During this launch year, the program will focus on introducing Americans to this growing international campaign, which is headquartered in London and is now here in the USA in Nashville, TN. Dr. Michael Caldwell has taken on the honor of leading the initiative for Meharry, along with other roles in the community.

April 11, 2023

January 30, 2023

Consider Taking a Break – Rethinking our relationship with alcohol | A CLOSER LOOK with Dr. Robin Pickering

In this episode, Dr. Michael Caldwell (Chief Medical Officer, Dry January USA), Jhon Goodwin (Summit Kitchen and Canteen, Lost Boys Garage), Simon Moorby (Hogwash Whisky Den), and Dr. Robin Pickering discuss the health benefits of taking a break from alcohol and the increasing popularity of the “Dry January” movement.

January 30, 2023

January 13, 2023

Meharry Medical College leads efforts for healthier habits in Dry January campaign | News Channel 5 Nashville

It’s not too late to add some healthy goals to your New Year’s resolution list like taking a break from drinking. Dry January is in full swing and the campaign is getting a big push from Music City.

January 13, 2023