Who started Dry January? How long is Dry January?

If you are looking for a way to start the new year with a healthy challenge, you might want to consider joining Dry January. Dry January is an annual event that invites people to give up alcohol for January.

The campaign was started in 2013 by Alcohol Change UK, a charity dedicated to helping people make healthier choices about drinking.

Dry January has many benefits, such as saving money, improving sleep, boosting mood, losing weight and reducing the risk of alcohol-related health problems. According to research by the University of Sussex, people who take part in Dry January also drink less riskily six months later, compared to those who don’t.

Dry January is not only popular in the UK, but also in other countries such as Switzerland, Germany, Norway, Iceland, France, the Netherlands, and the US.

You can sign up for free on the Alcohol Change UK website or download their Try Dry app to track your progress and get support. So why not give Dry January a try? It might be the best thing you do for yourself this year!