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Top tips for winning at Dry January

Dry January... it rolls around so quickly.

Despite the "new year, new me" mood, it can be hard to stay motivated and stick to our resolutions.

But if going sober is one of yours, BBC Wales' Catriona Aitken runs through some top tips for success.

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