The idea of abstaining from alcohol for a month sounds like a good one unless of course you are an alcoholic. There are groups that utilize this to raise awareness and money for hideous diseases which is wholly commendable. It is often used as a restart or a refresh. It's a break to shuffle the deck and gain some perspective. For non-alcoholics I think it can be a good way to start a new fitness routine or realistically assess how much time and money one is actually spendi