Dry January

Research in 2018 by the Royal Free Hospital and published in the British Medical Journal found that a month off alcohol:

• Lowers blood pressure
• Reduces diabetes risk
• Lowers cholesterol
• Reduces levels of cancer-related proteins in the blood

Also, research conducted by the University of Sussex found that six months after Dry January, more than 70% of people who take a month off alcohol using the Try Dry app are still drinking more healthily.

Try Dry is the easy to use and totally free app helping tens of thousands of people to take control of their drinking. Try Dry is the official app of Dry January, run by the charity Alcohol Change UK.

Co-created with drinkers and based on behavioural science and a culture of experimentation, Try Dry contains unique features such as 'planned drinking', custom goals, and special missions! Unlike many 'sobriety-only apps', it works brilliantly whether you want to cut back or try being sober.

People who do Dry January by downloading the Try Dry app are twice as likely to have a totally alcohol-free month, and to get amazing long-term benefits.

Read more about Dry January on the Alcohol Change website.

You can also learn more about alcohol statistics and your own drinking habits, and sign up for coaching emails.

They'll send you tips, stories from other participants and much more thoughout the month to help you stay dry.