A recent survey found that 1 in 7 Americans take part in Dry January, taking the month off alcohol. A new way people are attempting to reset their alcohol consumption in the new year, Dry January has assisted some in lessening their alcohol consumption. NOLA Detox co-founder and CEO Dan Forman visited FOX8 News to discuss Dry January and the benefits of taking a break from alcohol. When asked about Dry January, Dan said, “This is a relatively new event; it’s a public health initiative. It’s been fantastic for people to have an opportunity to really look at themselves and see, ‘Can I stop drinking first of all?’ ‘Can I take a month to really focus on my health and well-being?’ and ‘If I can’t stop drinking, what can I do about it?'” Learn more about the benefits of Dry January by watching Dan’s full interview with FOX8 News.