Dry January® 2024 – Are you in?

Dry January® is 31 days alcohol-free, a break and a total reset for the body and mind with Alcohol Change UK. Sleep better and have more energy, improve your mental health and concentration, look fabulous and get brighter skin, save money and feel an amazing sense of achievement.    

Dry January is about taking a break, living better, feeling better. Starting the new year right and join the millions of people across the UK to go alcohol-free for 31 days. To get started with Dry January including resources, tools and tips visit Dry January | Alcohol Change UK.

Why do Dry January?

Alcohol is a part of many people’s lives. We use it for celebration, for comfort, to socialise, to wind down or to cope. We treat it differently to other drugs; it’s legal, socially acceptable, even encouraged.

Sadly, one person every hour dies as a result of alcohol in the UK. Alcohol harm can cause mental health problems, liver disease, one of seven forms of cancer, economic difficulties, and so much more. It can affect any one of us, from any walk of life. The harm doesn’t end with the individual; each of us who drinks too much is part of a family and a community who feel the effects too, whether through frequent use of emergency services, drink driving, violence or neglect.

Support Services in Hounslow

There are many local and national services and organisations offering advice and support.  If you or someone you know needs support, help is available. 

Please remember, do not stop drinking alcohol abruptly if you are alcohol dependent as withdrawals can lead to seizures, hallucinations and tremors. Speak to your GP or contact ARC.

ARC work with people at any stage of their alcohol difficulties to provide a single point of access to assessment and treatment for problems.

How to access this service?

Any health or social care professional can make a referral on your behalf.

You can also self-refer to the service in person or contact ARC by phone 01895 488675 or complete this online form.

E-mail: cnw-tr.archounslow@nhs.net

ARC offers a range of services from 10am to 4pm and it is open late some evenings. Please contact ARC Hounslow for more information or go along (during their normal opening hours) to the Addiction Recovery Community (ARC) Hounslow, Montague Hall, Montague Road, Hounslow, TW3 1LD

Useful links

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a free self-help group. Its “12 step” programme involves getting sober with the help of regular support groups.

NHS Alcohol support – trusted information, support and advise for people, families and carers experiencing problems with alcohol.