Those struggling with Dry January should consider taking a longer break

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 06:22

Month aims to help people to reset their relationship with alcohol at the start of the year

A peer mentor at Motiv8 Addiction Services has shared his advice for those taking on Dry January who may be struggling.

Jimmy Thistle also hosts a podcast called 'After Hours', which aims to shine a light on the issues surrounding alcohol addiction, and recovery.

Dry January aims to help people to reset their relationship with alcohol at the start of the year and beyond.

But Jimmy says anyone who's worried about their relationship with alcohol should give it up for longer than just 30 days:

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