Dry January® is about taking a break, living better, feeling better. Starting the new year right. Are you in?
31 days without alcohol can have some amazing benefits:
- Sleep better and have more energy
- Improve your mental health and concentration
- Positive impact on blood sugar levels, blood pressure and the liver
- Look fabulous and get brighter skin
- Save money
- Feel an amazing sense of achievement
Research has shown that Dry January® has a longer term impact and helps people to drink more healthily year-round, with many participants experiencing significantly improved wellbeing and continuing to drink less alcohol six months later.
You can join the one million people who have downloaded the free Try Dry® app since 2019. It helps you track and set goals, and monitor your wellbeing. Take control of your Dry January® and double your chance of having a totally alcohol-free month.
There are more free tools and resources on the Alcohol Change UK website:
- Quiz to understand the impacts of alcohol on your body
- Dry January® blogs and podcasts
- Low and no alcohol drink reviews
Alcohol is linked with more than 60 health conditions, including liver disease, high blood pressure, depression and seven types of cancer. Cutting back on alcohol long-term reduces your risk of developing these conditions.
For tips and support follow the Alcohol Change UK Dry January® social media channels:
- X @DryJanuary
- Facebook – Dry January
- Instagram – @dryjanuary
- TikTok – @dryjanuaryofficial
- Hashtag – #DryJanuaryChallenge
Remember, in some cases stopping drinking suddenly can be dangerous. If you are concerned that you may be dependent on alcohol it is important to seek advice from your GP or local community alcohol service and get help to reduce your drinking safely.
The local community alcohol service Together Drug and Alcohol Service can offer support to adults living in Devon – call 0800 233 5444