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Alcohol Change UK Alcohol Change UK is a charity working to create a world free from serious alcohol harm.

23/10/2026

Trying to block out the sober shamers!

What's been your favourite part of Sober October so far? 💜🍂

Taking on Sober October but finding those cravings hard? We've got you!Now we're three weeks in and that initial motivat...
21/10/2026

Taking on Sober October but finding those cravings hard? We've got you!

Now we're three weeks in and that initial motivation is starting to fade, you might start to feel cravings for a drink.

Cravings are often not about the booze itself, but about a particular moment, trigger or emotion. Whether it be unwinding after work, or socialising with mates on the weekend.

So, how can we deal with cravings?

🕰️ They don't last forever - did you know a craving lasts for just six minutes? If you can find a distraction for that time, your craving will diminish.

🌊 Mindfulness exercises like urge surfing - think of the craving as a wave, the intensity will rise and peak before falling away.

🥤 Pick something else that you’re going to have or do when you get a craving. It has to be something fun or interesting though! Maybe a hot drink in the autumnal season or snack?

Looking for more advice? Check out our website👇
https://alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/blog-coping-with-cravings

Share your story with us!✨📖Have you completed the Dry January® challenge? We want to hear from you about your experience...
20/10/2026

Share your story with us!✨📖

Have you completed the Dry January® challenge? We want to hear from you about your experience. Did you have any setbacks? What did you discover about yourself? How did you break in January help you and your relationship with alcohol going forward?

Sharing your story can help to inspire others on their journey!

Reach out now on our website👇
https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/support-us/share-your-story

Introducing our new ambassador, Dr David McLaughlan! 👋David is a consultant psychiatrist specialising in mental health, ...
19/10/2026

Introducing our new ambassador, Dr David McLaughlan! 👋

David is a consultant psychiatrist specialising in mental health, ADHD and addiction. He serves as Academic Secretary for the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Faculty of Addiction Psychiatry.

Alongside his clinical and research work, David regularly contributes to mainstream media, including This Morning, Channel 4 News and ELLE magazine.

"Behind every statistic about alcohol harm is a person, a family and a story. As a consultant psychiatrist, I'm proud to bring my experience from the clinic room to support Alcohol Change UK, making the latest research more accessible, informing public debate and shaping policies that make a difference to people’s lives."

As an ambassador for Alcohol Change UK, David is passionate about improving understanding of alcohol harm and helping people feel confident seeking support, whatever their relationship is with alcohol.

We're so excited to have David join our team of ambassadors!🧡👏

You're over halfway through Sober October!🙌💜You're doing amazing, and supporting a good cause - keep it up!💪
16/10/2026

You're over halfway through Sober October!🙌💜

You're doing amazing, and supporting a good cause - keep it up!💪

You probably heard that by cutting out alcohol, you'll sleep better. Now you're a couple weeks into Sober October, you m...
14/10/2026

You probably heard that by cutting out alcohol, you'll sleep better. Now you're a couple weeks into Sober October, you might be wondering why you're not sleeping like a baby! 😴

When we drink, alcohol can really affect our sleep, specifically the Rapid Eye Movement (REM) part which is responsible for how rested we feel. Although we initially drop into deep sleep after drinking, skipping the REM cycles affects the quality of our sleep and leaves us feeling more tired when we wake up.

Depending on how you drank before Sober October, you may find dropping off more difficult initially without the effects of alcohol. You could also be experiencing more vivid dreams which may be contributing to feelings of grogginess.

Don't worry, once your body starts to adjust, you'll begin to see improvements in your sleep. 😴

If you're really struggling to sleep, read more tips on our website👇
https://alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/sleep-hygiene-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important-to-your-dry-month

🌳✨Oysho Royal Parks Half recap✨🌳We were back again for a fantastic day at the Oysho Royal Parks Half marathon on Sunday ...
13/10/2026

🌳✨Oysho Royal Parks Half recap✨🌳

We were back again for a fantastic day at the Oysho Royal Parks Half marathon on Sunday - a huge thank you to our incredible runners, fundraisers and cheer team!👏🏅

Team Alcohol Change UK has raised £52k so far to help reduce alcohol harm in the UK! 💜

Feeling inspired by our SUPER team! Sign up for an upcoming running event. Link in bio! 🔗

The relationship between alcohol and mental health is complex. Let's talk about it!🧡💭If you are feeling anxious, low or ...
10/10/2026

The relationship between alcohol and mental health is complex. Let's talk about it!🧡💭

If you are feeling anxious, low or experiencing any other symptoms of mental health problems, you deserve support. You can speak to your GP, and get advice and help from a number of mental health charities: Mind, Mental Health Foundation and Rethink Mental Illness.

Find out more about alcohol and mental health on our website.👇
https://alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/fact-sheets/alcohol-and-mental-health

You're one week into Sober October! 👏🍂That's an incredible effort and by now you may be noticing some changes...✅ No han...
08/10/2026

You're one week into Sober October! 👏🍂

That's an incredible effort and by now you may be noticing some changes...

✅ No hangovers
✅ More energy
✅ Brighter skin

And of course, feeling great about helping to raise funds for Alcohol Change UK! 💜

These changes can help motivate us to keep going but it's important to remember people will experience these benefits at different times, or maybe not at all. Remember by taking on a dry month, you're doing something great for your health, whether you see changes or not!

We'll be sharing more tips, info and advice this month to keep you on track.

07/10/2026

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Hands up if you're still going strong this ? 💜🙌

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