Dry July does not encourage heavy drinkers, or people dependent on alcohol to participate in going Dry this July. We encourage people dependant on alcohol to make an appointment with their local GP and seek professional advice.

Dry July is for the social drinker who would benefit both mentally and physically from taking a break from alcohol.

Dry July does not encourage people to increase their alcohol consumption immediately prior to 1st July 2009, nor will it promote excessive drinking from 1st August 2009.

With this in mind and to ensure suddenly being alcohol-free doesn't come as too much of a shock, we encourage DJs to reduce their normal weekly intake of alcohol in the build-up to July.

On successful completion of staying Dry this July we advise you to drink moderately to allow your body to adjust to alcohol again.

Know your limits and drink responsibly.