Dry Jan is over. Does this mean free-for-all Feb?
Alcohol Change UK are the founders of the dry January movement, which celebrated its’ tenth anniversary this year.
The dry January campaign challenges people to go alcohol-free for the whole month of January.
They predicted around nine million Brits planned to stay sober last month, making this year their biggest to date.
More than fifteen percent of Brits intended on abstaining from alcohol last month, and even without committing to the full 31 days, roughly 3 in 10 drinkers say they expect to drink less this year compared to last.
The 2023 Dry January campaign has affected trade for businesses in Kent.
The general manager of Contemporary Pubs, Will Thompson, said: “Being in the midst of dry January, it has obviously been a little quieter on the wet trade at the moment.
“But we have an offering of non-alcoholic gins and beers which seem to be going down quite nicely for those that are sticking out the dry January.”
Alcohol Change UK says a dry January increases energy, makes you sleep better and improves your mental health and concentration.
Click below to hear some mixed opinions about the dry January campaign.
But what happens now that dry January is over? Will February see an increase in alcohol consumption? According to Alcohol Change UK, 20 people in the UK die every day as a result of alcohol. Binge drinking isn’t the answer, but is there a compromise?
