The Dry January® challenge blog

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

Our ultimate Dry January® challenge preparation checklist for 2025

If you’re taking on the Dry January® challenge with us this year, you’re already doubling the chances of finishing your month without having a drink compared to going it alone* – hooray!

Our ultimate Dry January® challenge preparation checklist for 2025

If you’re taking on the Dry January® challenge with us this year, you’re already doubling the chances of finishing your month without having a drink compared to going it alone* – hooray!

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Your Dry January® could help families like Mali's

January 2022 | 7 minutes

Mali, now 19, lost her mum when she was far too young - here she shares her story in the hope of helping other families like hers.

Richard's Dry January story

Richard | December 2021 | 10 minutes

Richard found that doing Dry January gave him the chance to reflect on his drinking and make changes to take control of his drinking longer-term.

Top tips from Dry January® alumni

December 2021 | 10 minutes

Our fabulous Dry January® Facebook group has been hard at work putting together some top tips to help you get the most out of your alcohol-free month.

What happens when you drink?

Lauren Booker | December 2021 | 11 minutes

Ever wondered how alcohol travels through your body and what it does while it's there?

Winter drinking

Erynn Blansjaar | December 2021 | 10 minutes

Now that the nights are getting longer and darker, how can you stay on top of your drinking?

Teresa’s Dry January® story: “I feel happy and full of life”

Theresa | December 2021 | 12 minutes

In this blog, Teresa shares how, after drinking a lot during the holidays, taking part in Dry January helped her see the benefits of alcohol-free living.

Mental health and your drinking

Erynn Blansjaar | December 2021 | 10 minutes

We’re often told alcohol is a depressant, but what effects can drinking actually have on our mental health?

Press Release: More people than ever are planning to go alcohol-free this January

Julie Symes | December 2021 | 23 minutes

One in six (18%) adults who drink alcohol are planning to have a month off drinking for January 2022, or one in seven (15%) of all UK adults.

Andy’s Dry January story: “I felt in no rush to get back in front of a pint glass”

Andy | December 2021 | 10 minutes

Andy had tried going alcohol-free several times before, but it was taking part in Dry January that really helped him make a change.

Dry January® with a buddy

Lauren Booker | December 2021 | 9 minutes

If trying Dry January® on your own is a scary thought, why not get a friend involved?

Preparing for your dry month: Our top 5 tips

Lauren Booker | December 2021 | 11 minutes

With January fast approaching, you might already be preparing for your dry month - go you!

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I think I might struggle...

Lauren Booker | December 2021 | 10 minutes

I think I might struggle taking a month off for Dry January® – what can I do?