Sober Spring
3 months to reset, recharge and refocus
Ever feel like alcohol is your default setting – something you reach for without thinking?
Sober Spring is your chance to hit reset and see what happens when you switch things up. It’s your opportunity to explore new ways to relax, unwind, enjoy social occasions and so much more – without relying on alcohol.
Sober Spring 2025 has now come to an end. Thank you to everyone who took part!
There are other ways you can reset and manage your drinking, please see below.
Take a break from the booze
No more waiting until Dry January®, start your 31-day break from booze today with the brand-new Try Dry® Anytime 31 challenge from Alcohol Change UK.
Need help cutting down your drinking?
How does Sober Spring work?
From now until 20 June, you’ll receive regular insights, advice and science-backed techniques to help you reset your relationship with alcohol.
Our team of amazing Alcohol Change UK Ambassadors – people who have been where you are – will be by your side, offering their insights, practical tips and regular motivation to help you navigate your 3-month reset.
And don’t forget to download our free Try Dry® app as your perfect Sober Spring companion. Track your units, calories and money saved from not drinking, plus earn badges along the way!
If you haven’t already, all you need to do is set your Sober Spring goal using these instructions:
Through the Try Dry® app, go to ‘Progress’ > ‘Goals’ and select ‘Sober Spring’ from the ‘Challenges’ tab.
And don't forget to opt into emails to ensure you receive your weekly Sober Spring email straight into your inbox. Through the Try Dry® app, go to 'More' > 'Email preferences' and then select 'Opt in'.
Why should I take part in Sober Spring?
- Experience the chance to reset your relationship with alcohol.
- Receive practical tips, motivation, and peer support from people who’ve embraced an alcohol-free lifestyle.
- Be part of an active online community of like-minded people.
- Enjoy better sleep, improved mood, increased energy, and more money in your pocket.
Is Sober Spring for me?
If you’re wondering what life could look like without alcohol – whether for a break, a reset, or a fresh perspective – then Sober Spring is for you.
Sober Spring isn’t about labels or lifelong commitments. It’s about giving yourself the best opportunity over 3 months to experience the benefits of an alcohol-free lifestyle, with a supportive team to help you along the way.
Perhaps:
- You find yourself drinking out of habit and want to see how it feels to switch things up.
- You’ve previously taken a break from alcohol (for example 1 month) and now want to explore longer-term benefits.
- You want to step into summer feeling healthier, happier, and focused on what really matters to you.
