What is Soberish January?

Soberish January is a flexible alternative to Dry January. You cut back on drinking alcohol instead of quitting completely. The cold turkey approach to quitting alcohol is too extreme for some people and often leads to people quitting Dry January or not addressing their drinking at all.

During Soberish January, you can still enjoy an occasional drink. But you use mindfulness to limit your intake and set rules for when drinking is appropriate. This approach prioritized your health without making social situations feel off-limits. And if January has already passed, try Soberish October for another communal alcohol-cutback opportunity.

When you embrace the soberish lifestyle, you create personal drinking rules that work for you. nama's microdosed THC beverages support your soberish goals with gentle relaxation alternatives that deliver the social buzz you want without derailing your wellness intentions.

What does it mean to be soberish?

The soberish lifestyle is becoming increasingly popular as people discover healthier ways to unwind. Instead of going sober, going soberish means you drink less through conscious choices. You set boundaries, like weekend drinks only, one instead of three at parties, or skipping weeknight wine. You control alcohol instead of letting it control you.

Heavy drinkers find this approach more sustainable than complete abstinence. You get the social and relaxation benefits without the health damage from excessive alcohol consumption. You make intentional decisions about when and how much you drink instead of drinking out of habit. Many people report feeling empowered by their ability to decline drinks without total abstinence.

Our THC drinks make it easier to stick with your boundaries because you still get the relaxation you crave. Our soberish cannabis drops deliver 2.5 mg THC and 2.5 mg CBD per dropper, turning any beverage into a relaxing drink that keeps you social without the hangover. 

Speaking of relaxing drinks, our blackberry lemon THC drink recipe is one sophisticated alternative that satisfies your desire for something special without derailing your soberish commitments.

How is Soberish January better than Dry January?

Dry January demands complete alcohol abstinence for 31 days. Soberish January lets you drink less while still enjoying the occasional glass when you truly want it. This flexibility makes Soberish January far more successful and sustainable than the rigid all-or-nothing approach.

Soberish January beats Dry January because:

• It has higher success rates. Most Dry January participants quit within the first week because complete abstinence feels impossible. Soberish approaches stick because they're realistic and flexible.
• You avoid social isolation. You can attend parties, work events, and dinners without feeling left out or having to make awkward excuses about why you're not drinking. 
• It teaches lasting habits. Instead of white-knuckling through temporary restriction, you develop mindful drinking patterns and decision-making skills that continue beyond January. The soberish trend becomes a lifestyle.
• It prevents rebound drinking. No February binge sessions after a month of feeling deprived. You don't bounce back into excessive drinking because you never felt restricted in the first place.
• It feels less overwhelming. Gradual reduction and flexible boundaries feel manageable and sustainable instead of like punishment or an impossible challenge that sets you up for failure.
• You maintain relaxation rituals. You keep your wind-down routine and social drinking habits but make them healthier with alcohol alternatives instead of eliminating relaxation entirely.

Who should do Soberish January?

Soberish January is for people who prefer flexibility to rigid rules. Here's who gets the most out of this approach:

• You've tried Dry January and crashed by week two.
• Your social calendar is packed with work events and dinners.
• You're stressed from work or parenting but need to stay sharp.
• You know your drinking habits could be better.
• Every New Year's resolution around drinking has failed.
• You want to model healthier habits for your kids.

Skip Soberish January if you have a serious alcohol use disorder, experience alcohol withdrawal symptoms when you don't drink, or your doctor told you to quit completely. These situations require medical help or professional therapy, not flexible approaches.

What happens to your body when you cut back on alcohol for one month?

When you reduce alcohol intake for a month, your body starts recovering fast. You won't become a new person overnight, but the health benefits of your soberish choices become clear as the month progresses. 

Liver function improves

According to research, your liver begins repairing itself within days of reducing alcohol consumption. Liver inflammation decreases, cells regenerate, and heavy drinkers see a reduction in liver fat within weeks. Even moderate drinkers experience improved liver health markers and reduced risk of liver damage from cutting back on alcohol while choosing liver-friendly alternatives like our Buzz Drops™.

Better focus and mental clarity

Alcohol clouds your thinking for days after drinking, not just while buzzed. Replace some of your usual drinks with THC alternatives, and the brain fog lifts fast. You experience sharper mental clarity, better decision-making, and improved memory. You'll also feel more present during conversations and work because THC doesn't create the same lingering cognitive effects as alcohol. 

Weight loss from fewer calories

Your body sheds pounds when you swap high-calorie alcoholic drinks for low-calorie alternatives. Each gram of alcohol contains 7 calories with zero nutritional value. Most people lose 3–5 pounds during their first month just from replacing some alcoholic drinks with zero-calorie options like our Buzz Packs™. These soberish powder alternatives deliver the same relaxing effects as alcohol without any calories, sugar, or artificial additives that contribute to weight gain and bloating.

Blood pressure becomes more stable

Reducing alcohol consumption leads to more stable blood pressure readings and better cardiovascular health outcomes. Your heart doesn't have to work as hard processing alcohol toxins when you substitute some drinks with THC beverages that don't stress your cardiovascular system. 

Sleep quality and energy improve

Alcohol disrupts deep sleep and REM cycles. Replace evening drinks with our cucumber mint cannabis mocktail, for example. You'll experience improved sleep, fewer middle-of-the-night wake-ups, and morning energy that lasts all day. THC doesn't interfere with sleep architecture like alcohol does, leading to better physical health overall.

Lower cancer risk over time

Alcohol is associated with cancer, especially breast, liver, and colorectal cancer. Every alcoholic drink you avoid reduces your risk of cancer because you're avoiding acetaldehyde, the carcinogen that alcohol creates. The protective benefits start immediately when you make these substitutions, reducing the health risks associated with regular alcohol consumption.

nama's beverages make your January challenge way easier while you still get to unwind and stay social. Check out our cannabis drink recipes to mix up some alternatives that taste good and deliver the buzz you want.

How to create soberish rules that work for you

In Soberish January, you design the rules. There are no rigid guidelines or one-size-fits-all approach, only personal goals that fit your lifestyle and daily life.

Here are some guidelines that help you create your own rules:

• Set realistic limits you can stick to for the entire month. Some people choose "weekends only," while others go with "one drink maximum at social settings."
• Practice the mindful approach before every drink. Pause before you pour that wine or open that beer. Drink because you're celebrating, because you genuinely enjoy it, or because it fits your social plans, not because it's 5 PM and that's what you always do.
• Pay attention to when you reach for alcohol out of habit versus genuine desire. You'll start seeing patterns in your relationship with alcohol that reveal your real motivations. 
• Try to be better, not perfect. If you have three drinks instead of your planned one, acknowledge it, figure out why it happened, and get back on track tomorrow. Move forward instead of giving up.
• Find a supportive community. Whether it's friends doing the 31-day challenge with you, an online community, or just one accountability partner, external support makes your personal goals more achievable. Share your wins and setbacks with people who understand what you're trying to accomplish.
• Stock up on satisfying alternatives. Regular non-alcoholic beverages and mocktails taste good but don't deliver the buzz that makes alcohol appealing to many people. Our cannabis beverages solve this problem because they give you the gentle buzz you're looking for instead of leaving you disappointed with fancy water.

Our Buzz Drops and Buzz Packs bridge the gap between your desire for relaxation and your commitment to drinking less. Our water-soluble cannabis formulas work with your body's systems instead of against them. You can make endless THC drink combinations with them and never worry about the negative effects of booze on your health. 

Learn all about the benefits of THC drinks and how they support your soberish journey.

Where to buy THC drinks for your soberish lifestyle

We ship premium THC drinks to your door with free shipping to 48 states. Don’t waste your time hunting through sketchy dispensaries or settling for overpriced, low-quality alternatives at local shops.

Our online ordering makes stocking up for Soberish January simple. Subscribe to our THC drinks and save 15% on monthly deliveries, so you never run out of your soberish alternatives when you need them most. One-time orders work too if you want to test the waters first.

Every product gets third-party lab testing for purity and potency before it reaches you. We use organic hemp extracts with no artificial additives or fillers, just clean cannabis that supports your health goals instead of working against them.

With a precise microdosing formula and water-soluble technology, you get consistent effects every time. Our liquid drops and powder packets integrate into your soberish routine without the guesswork.

Resources

Hofer BS, Simbrunner B, Hartl L, Jachs M, Bauer DJM, Balcar L, Paternostro R, Schwabl P, Semmler G, Scheiner B, Staettermayer AF, Trauner M, Mandorfer M, Reiberger T. Alcohol Abstinence Improves Prognosis Across All Stages of Portal Hypertension in Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2023 Aug;21(9):2308-2317.e7. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2022.11.033. Epub 2022 Dec 5. PMID: 36481475.

Further reading

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How to do a soberish month challenge

How does the soberish lifestyle change your tolerance to booze

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Side effects of Buzz Drops

What is the best way to store Buzz Packs?

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