“It’s much easier not to drink at all than to drink two glasses” – Libération

Sobriety isn't just about giving up alcohol. For “Libé”, on the occasion of “Dry January”, they talk about the reasons which pushed them to stop drinking. In our first episode, Charlie talks about how he became aware that his drinking was excessive.

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Store wine, beer or spirits in the cupboard after drunken parties. This year again, more than a quarter of French people plan to follow the drop “Dry January” or month without alcohol, according to an Ifop survey, for health reasons. Launched a dozen years ago in the United Kingdom, the initiative, promoted by the health authorities, allows us to question our relationship to (over)consumption of alcoholic beverages. And anchors itself in the heads. But for others, sometimes in a situation of dependence, sobriety has become a saving way of life. In this episode, Charlie, 38, a consultant in Normandy, stopped drinking alcohol a year and a half ago.

“Before the first confinement, my lifestyle was similar to that of many people. During the week I avoid drinking, or a small glass of wine here and there, on special occasions. On the weekend, on the other hand, I let myself be carried away by the atmosphere so I drink quite a bit. I realize that my consumption is a little higher than I would like and it plummets during the first confinement. There is only that to do so I take