{"id":1187,"date":"2023-02-06T18:22:32","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T18:22:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/kentbuzz\/?p=1187"},"modified":"2023-02-06T18:22:34","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T18:22:34","slug":"dry-jan-is-over-does-this-mean-free-for-all-feb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/kentbuzz\/2023\/02\/06\/dry-jan-is-over-does-this-mean-free-for-all-feb\/","title":{"rendered":"Dry Jan is over. Does this mean free-for-all Feb?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Alcohol Change UK are the founders of the dry January movement, which celebrated its\u2019 tenth anniversary this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dry January campaign challenges people to go alcohol-free for the whole month of January.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They predicted around nine million Brits planned to stay sober last month, making this year their biggest to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2023 Dry January campaign has affected trade for businesses in Kent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The general manager of Contemporary Pubs, Will Thompson, said: \u201cBeing in the midst of dry January, it has obviously been a little quieter on the wet trade at the moment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alcohol Change UK says a dry January increases energy, makes you sleep better and improves your mental health and concentration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click below to hear some mixed opinions about the dry January campaign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n