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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Winter drinking

Erynn Blansjaar | November 2021 | 7 minutes

Now that the nights are getting longer and darker, how can you stay on top of your drinking?
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Exploring the barriers to engaging with Alcohol Change UK’s behaviour change campaigns

Mark Leyson | November 2021 | 7 minutes

We’re pleased to announce the start of a new research project examining the barriers to particular groups taking part in the Dry January experience, and how these barriers can be overcome.
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The six new things I’ve learnt about alcohol

Catherine Gray | June 2021 | 9 minutes

Bestselling author Catherine Gray shares six things that surprised her as she researched her new book, Sunshine Warm Sober.
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Coping with drinking triggers during summer: Julia's top tips

Julia | June 2021 | 9 minutes

In this blog, author Julia shares her top tips for coping with those sunny-weather drinking temptations.
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Sober Spring: what next?

June 2021 | 10 minutes

With Sober Spring coming to an end, we thought now would be a good time to share some tips and stories from the experts – you!
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The six things I've learned about sober dating

Caggie Dunlop | June 2021 | 9 minutes

Caggie Dunlop shares her top tips for alcohol-free dating, from making the first move to dating people who drink.
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Diary of a sober shamer

Richard Piper | May 2021 | 10 minutes

From every day drinker and 'sober shamer' to CEO of an alcohol charity - read Richard's story.
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Alcohol and the Army: failing, learning, winning

Rob Page | May 2021 | 10 minutes

Rob Page grew up in the Army, where camaraderie, family and belonging are the lifeblood and bonding activities are punctuated by – or permeated with – alcohol
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Six top tips for socialising without alcohol

Emily Syphas | May 2021 | 8 minutes

From 'power hours' to exit strategies, Emily Syphas shares her advice for having a great time with friends, alcohol-free.
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The third party in our marriage: alcohol

Emma Campbell and Dave Wilson | May 2021 | 10 minutes

Emma Campbell and Dave Wilson found that their marriage was almost derailed by an unwelcome third party: Dave’s alcohol addiction.
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The top 8 lies we tell ourselves while drinking hard

Lee Mengo | April 2021 | 8 minutes

Lee Mengo shares the lies he told himself while drinking, and how the real honesty started when he took back control.
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Why are Baby Boomers ‘the booziest generation’?

Janey Lee Grace | April 2021 | 9 minutes

Janey Lee Grace looks at why fifty- and sixty-somethings are more likely to drink heavily than younger people.