# Julian Braithwaite: Does the science support ‘Dry January’?

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Podcast: [The Drinks Business Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-drinks-business-podcast-6750908)
Published: 2026-01-27T11:32:02+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/thedrinksbusiness/episodes/julian-braithwaite
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## Resource

Patrick Schmitt MW speaks with Julian Braithwaite, chief executive of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD), to find out whether scientific research really supports the idea that a month without beer, wine or spirits is good for our health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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