This Charleston article spotlights timely warnings from health experts as New Year’s Eve nears. U.S. Surgeon General data ranks alcohol as the third-leading preventable cause of cancer, with doctors like Dr. Edward Thomas Lewis III from MUSC emphasizing its toll on the liver, blood pressure, cardiovascular health, and mental well-being. As a depressant, it exacerbates anxiety, depression, and insomnia—effects that build over time with heavy holiday drinking.
Rise of Dry January in Charleston’s Nightlife Scene
Downtown Charleston, famed for its vibrant bars and social scene, sees locals like resident Lyncy Nicol embracing Dry January—a month-long alcohol abstinence trend for better habits. Nicol values staying social without influence, noting relief…..