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Poll: Are you off the drink for the month of January?

Some people are doing it for charity, others are doing it for their own wellbeing or to save money. Are you?

AFTER A HECTIC party season, a lot of people are trying to start the new year fresh and healthy.

Many of you may have made resolutions to eat better and exercise more and may be starting by pledging to have a dry January. Some people are even doing it for charity.

We want to know: Are you giving up alcohol for the month of January?

Poll Results:

No (4913)

Yes (4573)

I don't drink anyway (1080)

Yes
No
I don't drink anyway

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