After festive overindulgence, Dry January offers a chance to reset and evaluate your relationship with alcohol. Started by Alcohol Change UK, the campaign encourages people to quit drinking for a month, promoting liver detox and overall health benefits.

Excessive holiday drinking can harm the liver, sometimes causing fatty liver disease, which is reversible with abstinence. The NHS says the liver can recover in just two weeks without alcohol, though severe damage like cirrhosis may require permanent abstinence.

Dry January isn’t just about detoxing—it’s an opportunity to reflect on drinking habits. Dr. Donald Grant advises asking yourself, *“Do I usually drink more than I planned?”* as a key indicator of unhealthy dependence.

If you’re concerned about alcohol, contact Drinkline at 0300 123 1110 for confidential advice.