Dry January® is about taking a break and resetting your drinking habits, to feel healthier and happier.
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
Whatever your motivation to take back control of your drinking habits in January 2026, the app and other free tools and resources on the Alcohol Change UK website can help you stay on track:
- download the free Try Dry® app at www.dryjanuary.org.uk
- Quiz to understand the impacts of alcohol on your body
- Dry January® blogs and podcasts
- Low and no alcohol drink reviews
Using the Alcohol Change UK free tools, including the Try Dry® app and Dry January® email journey, means you are twice as likely to stay alcohol-free for the full 31 days and achieve lasting changes to your drinking habits compared to those attempting to avoid alcohol on their own
For more tips and support follow the Alcohol Change UK Dry January® social media channels:
- X @DryJanuary
- Facebook – Dry January
- Instagram – @dryjanuary
- TikTok – @dryjanuaryofficial
- Hashtag – #DryJanuaryChallenge
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 more information about the impact of alcohol on your health, see the NHS Better Health web pages
But remember that in some cases stopping drinking suddenly can be dangerous, and 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.
Together Drug and Alcohol Service offers support for adults who are dependent on alcohol in Devon – call 0800 233 5444
Y-Smart is the under 18 drug & alcohol service for Devon, which includes the Y-Project supporting those affected by family/carer drug & alcohol use. Call 01271 388162