Surprising reason why Dry January could be bad for you

Experts have warned against the popular Dry January trend due to the risks of debilitating symptoms like hallucinations, vomiting and insomnia.

While ditching booze for a month may have small health benefits for moderate drinkers, for those who regularly consume a lot of alcohol, going cold turkey could even be life-threatening.

Alcohol acts on brain chemicals to suppress the nervous system — the complex collection of nerves that send messages between the brain and the body.

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