The Dry January blog

Read stories, tips for the month, alcohol-free reviews and lots more!

How to do Dry January during COVID-19

This January will be pretty different - so here are some top tips for taking on a dry month during COVID-19.

How to do Dry January during COVID-19

This January will be pretty different - so here are some top tips for taking on a dry month during COVID-19.
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You've finished Dry January!

February 2021 | 5 minutes

Download your certificate, plus check out all our useful tips for February and beyond.
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Alcohol-free socialising during lockdown: Emily's top tips

Emily | January 2021 | 7 minutes

In this blog, founder of Sober and Social Emily shares her top tips for socialising during lockdown without alcohol.
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Seven things Dry January can teach you

Richard Piper | January 2021 | 10 minutes

The number one sign of a successful Dry January is that you’ve learned something about yourself that you can use in the future to take, or keep, control of your drinking.
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Your stories of Dry January in lockdown

January 2021 | 10 minutes

Read stories of people who are taking on Dry January in lockdown - how lockdown has affected them, what's helped them with their month, and what they're planning to do next.
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Dry January, parenting and COVID-19

Kate and Mandy at Love Sober | January 2021 | 10 minutes

Lockdown is tough, especially for parents, so check out these top tips on doing Dry January while parenting and homeschooling during COVID-19.
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Dry January in lockdown: five tips from the experts

January 2021 | 9 minutes

Since the new lockdown hit in the UK, some have said that Dry January is cancelled - but we're here to tell you that it isn't, and give you five great reasons to keep going.
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One week alcohol-free - what's happening in your body?

Lauren Booker | January 2021 | 9 minutes

At one week alcohol-free 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?
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Three weeks alcohol-free - what's happening in your body?

Lauren Booker | January 2021 | 7 minutes

At three weeks alcohol-free you're likely to have seen some brilliant benefits - but what's going on under the surface?
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Your favourite alcohol-free drinks

Erynn Blansjaar | January 2021 | 6 minutes

Check out some favourite alcohol-free drinks shared by other people taking on Dry January!
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Two weeks alcohol-free - what's happening in your body?

Lauren Booker | January 2021 | 7 minutes

By this point you’re almost half way through your dry month!
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One month alcohol-free - what's happening in your body?

Lauren Booker | January 2021 | 9 minutes

A month alcohol-free sees many people with more energy, a boosted mood and extra cash in their pocket - but there are lots of brilliant benefits under the surface too.
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Hugh's story: "I have learnt that I can do things I thought were impossible several months ago"

January 2021 | 9 minutes

In this blog, Hugh tells his story about his lockdown drinking, and how using the Try Dry app helped him cut down.