09/01/2026
Alcohol initially sedates the brain by boosting the neurotransmitter GABA, but after 4 hours alcohol metabolises, the brain rebounds causing hyper-arousal, broken sleep and early waking
Dry January isn’t about willpower. 
It’s about expert psychological support that lasts. 
Address the underlying drivers of alcohol use.
Focus on practical coping strategies, emotional regulation, improved sleep, and sustainable behaviour change.
The Psychology Rooms team knows change requires evidence based treatment such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, EMDR, Compassion Focussed Therapy and trauma-informed therapy
To reduce your reliance on alcohol you need to understand what you are using alcohol to cope with. To reduce your reliance on alcohol you need new skills to rely on, not just talking. The Rooms team are here to help make 2026 the year of new starts. No referral needed. Treatment paid for by your medical insurance.
