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13029The Dry January® challenge: Separating fact from fiction
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The Dry January® challenge: Separating fact from fiction

Millions of people take a month off alcohol in January. This article explores the evidence behind Alcohol Change UK’s official Dry January® challenge, the role of support tools, and how it differs from simply abstaining on your own.

Joe Marley

5 Feb 2026

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1351When does alcohol sponsorship of sport become sports sponsorship of alcohol?

When does alcohol sponsorship of sport become sports sponsorship of alcohol?

Lauri Beekmann

18th July 2016

1350Alcohol, the ‘elephant in the room’

Alcohol, the ‘elephant in the room’

Phil Cain

4th July 2016

1349Beyond ‘Ab Fab Britain’: responsible parenting and lower affordability best explain falls in underage drinking

Beyond ‘Ab Fab Britain’: responsible parenting and lower affordability best explain falls in underage drinking

Aveek Bhattacharya

1st July 2016

1348Does drink really make you happy?

Does drink really make you happy?

Ben Baumberg Geiger

27th June 2016

1347It’s time to stop work, it’s time to drink beers

It’s time to stop work, it’s time to drink beers

Richard Purves

10th June 2016

1346The paradox of waning alcohol consumption? It’s the culture, stupid!

The paradox of waning alcohol consumption? It’s the culture, stupid!

Joan Costa-i-Font

24th May 2016

1345The ‘Baby Boomer’ effect of increased alcohol-related harm

The ‘Baby Boomer’ effect of increased alcohol-related harm

Tony Rao

11th May 2016

1343Alcohol and pregnancy… a cross-cultural perspective

Alcohol and pregnancy… a cross-cultural perspective

Lisa Schölin

29th April 2016