Dry January

[citation needed] Many noted his dramatic weight loss and increased energy level.

Research by the University of Sussex published in 2020 found that those signing up to take part in the Dry January challenge using Alcohol Change UK's free Try Dry app and/or coaching emails were twice as likely to have a completely alcohol-free month, compared to those who try to avoid alcohol on their own in January, and have significantly improved wellbeing and healthier drinking six months later.

[9] The Dry January challenge has official partners in Switzerland, Germany, Norway, Iceland, France, South Tyrol, the Netherlands[10] and the US.

The Finnish Government had launched a campaign called "Sober January" in 1942 as part of its war effort.

[15] Some people believe that they will go back to their old drinking habits right after Dry January, but recent studies have shown that making this small lifestyle change can have a lasting impact for months down the road.