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Dry January is the UK's one-month alcohol-free challenge. Get your fun back. Get your energy back. Get your calm back.

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86% of participants save money.

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70% of participants have better sleep and 66% have more energy.

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Tips, stories and more

Story

Jo
Jo’s story: “Taking part in Dry January 2020 was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”

Jo | December 2020 | 8 minutes

Jo took on Dry January in 2020 with Alcohol Change UK's support and hasn't looked back - read her story, and many others'.

Top tips

Happy Woman
Preparing for your dry month: Our top five tips

Lauren Booker | December 2020 | 10 minutes

Check out these top tips for making the most of your Dry January - starting right now!

My appetite was poor, my anxiety was through the roof and my blood sugars were high. I decided to do Dry January... The benefits have changed my life. It's like a light bulb has finally been switched on!

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Why take a month off?

If you’re reading this, you’re probably thinking about your drinking. Lots of us feel like we’re drinking a bit too much, too often, or just like we could do with a break. A month off is the perfect way to reset your relationship with alcohol. It only takes three weeks to break a habit, so this could be your route to healthier drinking long-term.
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Make a difference

Your Dry January will make a big difference to you - but it can help others too. Get sponsored for your alcohol-free month or give what you save from not drinking and help Alcohol Change UK to change and save lives.
Make a difference

Buy your Dry January alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks now!

When you buy drinks from online retailers Drydrinker and Wise Bartender using these links, Alcohol Change UK gets a proportion of the sales, helping us work to end the harm caused by alcohol.

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The charity behind Dry January

Dry January is brought to you by Alcohol Change UK. Did you know that every hour, someone dies as a result of alcohol? We’re working to reduce the harm drinking causes. We’re not anti-alcohol, but we’re for alcohol change.
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