"A medical center cited for warning that people with alcohol dependency who abruptly stop drinking for a month can face serious medical risks — including withdrawal, seizures, and even death — and that unsupervised abstinence can increase the chance of bingeing once the month ends. The guidance underscores that short-term detox attempts can require medical oversight for some individuals and that Dry January-style efforts are not universally safe without assessment of dependency and appropriate support." - Jaya Saxena