Welcome to our new website
Alcohol Change UK is the new charity formed by the merger of Alcohol Concern and Alcohol Research UK
Why do Dry January?
Dry January is the perfect time to reset your relationship with alcohol.
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 2012 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.
Dry January support
Find support for your Dry January questions.
Dry January policies
Read our ethical statement, privacy policy and information about the Dry January trademark.
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.
The Dry January app
Download the free app to track your dry days plus your units calories and money saved.
How to prepare for your dry month
Top tips to make your dry month the best month of the year.
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.
Dry January in your workplace
Over four million people in the UK take on a Dry January each year. So how many of your employees have already taken part or might consider taking part in Dry January 2019?
Dry January in your community
Find out how you can use Dry January to help your community become healthier and happier.
Read stories from Dry Janners, tips for the month, alcohol-free reviews and lots more!
Who says you need booze to be merry?
With January less than three weeks away, you might already be preparing for your dry month - go you!
So you’ve downloaded Try Dry: the Dry January app.
Alice took on Dry January and hasn't looked back since.
With Dry January fast approaching, people across the country are gearing up for their month without booze.
Ever wondered exactly why you drink?
The run up to Christmas can sometimes feel like an endless drinking session, with party after party, and lots of excuses to crack open a bottle.
Sarah | November 2018 | 8 minutes
My daily drinking habit started just over 10 years ago after I stopped breastfeeding my youngest child.
By Simon, Ride 100 and Dry January and beyond participant 2018
Rob O'Donohue | July 2018 | 9 minutes
Check out Rob's blog giving the background to his dry year
Alcohol has been a part of Rob's life for a long time - sometimes a big part.
