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Yes, alcohol awareness campaigns like Dry July can work, but not for everyone

  • Written by Julie Robert, Senior lecturer, School of International Studies, University of Technology Sydney
imageGiving up alcohol for a month might help you feel better in the short term, but no-one knows if taking part in these campaigns promotes long-term healthy drinking habits.from www.shutterstock.com

July on the doorstep means many people will be taking their last drinks until August.

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