Almost a third of Brits sign up for biggest Dry January yet - 5 top tips for success
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The upcoming Dry January could be the biggest ever, with almost a third of Brits signing up to the 2025 challenge. Estimates from Alcohol Change UK, the organisation behind Dry January, suggest 29% of people will be doing it. This equates to 15.5 million people, it said. Last year, figures from the British Beer and Pub Association said last year had marked a record Dry January with one in five Britons signing up.
Alcohol Change UK said topping the motivations for those attempting the 31-day break from booze is a desire to save money, followed by better sleep, losing weight and improving fitness and overall health. Over a third of people said they think alcohol negatively impacts their physical health, a third their diet, and a quarter said it adds to mental health problems.
In general, 19% of people said they wanted to reduce the amount of booze they drink in 2025. Among those who have completed Dry January in the past, 70% say they are still drinking less alcohol six months later and experiencing significantly improved wellbeing and reduced alcohol-related health risks long-term as a result.
Dr Richard Piper, CEO at Alcohol Change UK, said: “More of us are connecting the dots between the alcohol we drink and the impact it has on our health, wellbeing and quality of life. From poor sleep, headaches and hangovers, to spending more money than we’d like or struggling at work or in our relationships, our research provides a strong picture of the reasons why so many of us are ready to rethink our relationship with alcohol.”.
