Why not do the Dry January challenge and give up alcohol for the 31 days in January? Dry January is all about being able to go to that party, captain the pub quiz team, head off on that long weekend…. but to be able to do it alcohol free!

‘Feel better. Save money. Make a difference’

When people ask why you aren’t drinking, you can bring them into the challenge as well! Many participants in the previous Dry January events expressed surprise at just how difficult the challenge is. Many have had the realisation that those casual drinks with friends and after-work pints are amounting to more than they had initially realised. But a month without alcohol gives you the chance to think about the way you drink and create some good habits to last you a lifetime.

Find out more, get involved and sign up at Dry January. You can also find out more on the Dry January Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/DryJanuary.

If having a dry January makes you think you are experiencing problems with alcohol go to our Live It Well Alcohol page to get some hints and tips for getting help.

A lot of people don’t know what units actually mean in terms of what they drink – and therefore don’t know when they’re drinking too much! Why don’t you test how much alcohol you are consuming by using the online ‘Know Your Score’ tool or alternatively you could try using the alcohol demotivator – you may be very surprised at the results!

For more about Dry January follow the links below:

• www.dryjanuary.org.uk
• To download the Dry January booklet click here.
• www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/what-we-do/campaigns/dry-january