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27 June 2024

Try giving up alcohol this July – it could change your life

Many of us enjoy a drink, and alcohol can absolutely be enjoyed in moderation. But drinking too much can negatively affect your wellbeing in a range of ways, from physical symptoms like skin problems and poor energy, to mental health issues like mood swings or even addiction. Not to mention the drain on your bank balance!

If you’re someone who drinks – either regularly or occasionally – and want to explore how taking a break may benefit your health and wellbeing, then the time is now! Dry July is a national campaign that encourages you to give up the booze for a month to raise funds for people affected by cancer.

Whether you choose to actively fundraise, or you just stick to the task of not drinking, your monthly commitment will be a positive experience and help you to reframe your future habits – you may go on to have a healthier relationship with alcohol, take the occasional break or stop drinking altogether.

Give it a go – your body will thank you!

Giving up alcohol can help you to:

Not drinking for a month can also help you to lower cholesterol and liver fat, stabilise your blood pressure and improve your concentration. Plus, you’ll save a fair bit of money!

Sound appealing? A good first step is for you to learn more about your own alcohol consumption by:

You don’t need to drink to have fun

Think that drinking is embedded in the way you socialise, interact or de-stress? It’s simpler than you think to change your behaviour. This can include finding ways to reward yourself without alcohol (for example, food, shopping, movies, a spa treatment), or leaning on hobbies, friends, exercise or chores to distract yourself when you feel like a drink.

The hardest part may be when you’re with friends in a social setting, whether that’s out or at home. You can always choose one of the new alcohol-free venues that are popping up or order a tasty non-alcoholic drink instead. 

MocktailsLearn how to create delicious non-alcoholic drinks! DUSA is running mocktail-making workshops on Tuesday 9 July in Geelong (Waurn Ponds Campus) and Wednesday 10 July at Burwood Campus – perfect timing! Come along and whip up a tasty beverage with your fellow students. Register now via our Dry July webpage.

Ready for a positive lifestyle change? Let’s go dry this July!

Visit our Dry July webpage for more information about this worthy cause, which also includes resources to help you change your relationship with alcohol.

Support is available if you’d like to improve your health and wellbeing:



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