Some people go into Dry January® thinking it will be a breeze and then find unexpected difficulties along the way. If you’d like some help to get control of your drinking or to stop altogether there’s a lot out there – and you deserve this support.
Below are some of the places you can find help and advice, in order to take control over your relationship with alcohol and improve your health.
Drinking quiz
If you think you may be drinking too much, you can use our drinking quiz to give you an idea how healthy your drinking is.
If your score is 15 or more, you may wish to seek support, as you could benefit from cutting back
If your score is 20 or more, you are at risk of alcohol dependence and we would strongly advise you to speak to your GP or local alcohol service as soon as possible, to find out about your options for reducing your drinking.
Your GP
If you're worried about your drinking, or even just curious, book an appointment with your GP and have a chat with them. They can offer confidential advice and support to make some lasting changes, and help you feel in tip-top condition again.
Alcohol services near you
If you are struggling with alcohol, you need and deserve support. Alcohol services range from support groups to residential treatment. Use the NHS online directory to see what alcohol services are available near you. You can find out about what alcohol services are and how they can help you here.
Our Facebook groups
You can join our Dry January® Community Group on Facebook for tips and experiences from people who took part in Dry January®. You may find there are people in the same boat as you! Alternatively, if you would like to go alcohol-free or moderate long-term, you can join the Dry January® and Beyond group for more support.
What if someone you know is struggling with alcohol?
You can support them to find help using the resources above. But there is also support available to you: harmful drinking can cause significant issues not only for the alcohol user, but also members of their family. If you are affected by someone else's drinking you need and deserve support.
Find out about the support available to you here.
No matter how big or small you consider your alcohol problem to be, it is always better to reach out for support rather than suffer in silence. Get the help you need today, and address your relationship with alcohol.