Welcome to our new website
Alcohol Change UK is the new charity formed by the merger of Alcohol Research UK and Alcohol Concern. Our new website incorporates content from our predecessor charities and our former Welsh site, Drink Wise Wales.
What is Dry January?
Find out more about the annual movement through which millions of people give up alcohol for the month of January.
The Dry January story
Dry January started in 2013 with 4,000 people. It's come a long way since then, with over 100,000 signing up and 4 million taking part in 2018.
Why do Dry January?
A month off is the perfect way to reset your relationship with alcohol.
Try Dry: the app to track your time off drinking
Download the free app to track your dry days plus your units calories and money saved.
The Dry January blog
The Dry January blog is full of tips, reviews and stories from other participants to keep you motivated all month and beyond.
Try Dry: The Official Guide to a Month Off Booze
Try Dry is your guide to a month alcohol-free, written by Alcohol Change UK, the charity behind Dry January.
Go dry for charity
Dry January will make a difference to you as you save money, feel great and look fabulous - but it can make a difference to others too, as you can raise money for or donate to charity.
Reasons to support us
Find out more about the charity behind Dry January, Alcohol Change UK.
Information for charities
Are you a charity who wants to raise money through Dry January? The good news is, you can!
Dry January in your workplace
Take on Dry January as a team as a wellbeing activity that brings you closer together - without booze.
Dry January in your community
Find out how you can use Dry January to help your community become healthier and happier.
Your Dry January resources
Download free resources to tell the world that you're taking on Dry January!
Try Dry help centre
We hope you love using Try Dry, but unfortunately problems do occur from time to time - find support here.
Dry January support
If you're struggling with your Dry January, find out more about your support options.
Dry January policies
Read our privacy and ethical policies.
Read stories from Dry Janners, tips for the month, alcohol-free reviews and lots more!
January 2020 | 5 minutes
In this blog, some of the wonderful members of our Facebook group give their advice about what to do after Dry January.
Maddy Lawson | January 2020 | 8 minutes
As you may or may not know, Dry January is run by the charity Alcohol Change UK.
Emily | January 2020 | 6 minutes
In this blog, Emily Syphas, the creator of Sober & Social, shares her three favourite things about being a non-drinker.
Lauren Booker | January 2020 | 7 minutes
You’re a whopping three weeks through your dry month!
Anonymous bartender | January 2020 | 8 minutes
In this blog, an anonymous bartender gives his suggestions for how you can go to bars without drinking, and without feeling out of place!
January 2020 | 7 minutes
In this blog, we’ve listed our top ten favourite low- and no-alcohol wines so you can enjoy them during Dry January and beyond!
In this blog, we’ve put together our top ten reviewed low- and no-alcohol beers, to be enjoyed during Dry January and beyond.
You’re almost half way through your dry month!
January 2020 | 9 minutes
Every week, our Dry January diarists let us know how they're getting on with their challenge.
Liz | January 2020 | 8 minutes
Liz decided to take part in Dry January and it has had life-changing consequences for her.
Dave | January 2020 | 8 minutes
Dave (@soberdave) struggled with his drinking, but after being challenged by a friend he gave it up and hasn't looked back since!
Lauren Booker | January 2020 | 8 minutes
You might be starting to see changes on the surface – no hangover, more energy, brighter skin – but what’s going on inside your body one week into your booze-free journey?
