Saving money tops reasons for taking part
Shields Gazette
|January 03, 2026
Saving money is now the top reason for drinkers in the UK to try to tackle Dry January, a charity has said.
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Wealth as opposed to health is a key concern among drinkers as 17.5 million people say they're taking a 31-day break from alcohol, according to Alcohol Change UK.
Saving money was the top motivator for 21% of adults, improving health was stated by 20% while losing weight was the main reason for 15% of drinkers.
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