Awareness

WHAT IS DRY JANUARY?

Established in 2013 by the UK charity Alcohol Concern, DRY JANUARY is the non-profit organization's flagship campaign, which has been changing the conversation about alcohol over the past number of years. Learn more about Dry January on the links below.

Dry January® USA was established when Meharry Medical College, a leading HBCU, recognized the need for greater awareness of alcohol’s impact on health. By acquiring the Dry January® license from Alcohol Change UK, they brought this powerful movement to the United States. Their journey began with a mission not only to encourage a month of abstinence but to spark lasting conversations about alcohol use and to promote inclusivity in alcohol research