Think Before You Drink Challenge

15 hours ago

Going completely sober for a month can feel like too much for many people — and for some, it can even lead to drinking more once the month ends.

If you’ve noticed your drinking has slowly increased — fewer alcohol-free days or a couple of extra drinks each time — this challenge is a great opportunity to pause, take stock, and regain control.

The Aim

To reduce both how often you drink and how much you drink over a 4-week period — and hopefully beyond.

The Challenge

Drink on no more than 6 occasions during January

When you do drink, have no more than 4 units

How It Works

  1. Download the Try Dry app by Alcohol Change UK

  2. Allow notifications (optional, but helpful reminders to log your days)

  3. Complete your current drinking profile

  4. Each day, log whether you drank — and what you drank — using the “My Progress” tab

  5. At the end of the challenge, send in:

    • A photo of your calendar showing your progress
    • How much money you’ve saved (optional!)

 

Tips for Success

  • Plan ahead – Decide which social events you’ll drink at and consider being the designated driver for others
  • Choose alternatives – The first drink or two can be the hardest, so have alcohol-free options ready
  • Mix it up – Alternate alcoholic drinks with water or soft drinks
  • Do it together – Ask a colleague, friend, or family member to join you
  • Drink smarter – Stick to lower-unit options like single gin and tonics

Find Out More

For further advice on cutting down your alcohol consumption, visit our intranet pages or the Alcohol Change UK website.

Take part, take control, and think before you drink.

 

Article submitted by: Health & Wellbeing Team

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