Devon's NHS says it's delighted that so many people are taking part in 'Dry January' - when they try not to touch alcohol for a month.
The service says alcohol is one of the biggest contributing factors to ill health in Devon, and also leads to crime and disorder, domestic violence, and social inequalities.
Jackie Ballard - the chief executive of Alcohol Concern - says research has found those that give up for one month, reduce their intake long term.
Dartmoor visitor centre gets one last reprieve
But it will close in October unless cash can be found
Cornwall is key to Torbay's role in Devon devolution
'The two counties are natural partners'
Devon and Cornwall should combine under mayor, says Exeter MP
Steve Race supports city's unitary bid too
Plymouth supports South West Peninsula authority
Counties will get more working together, its claimed
Devon votes in favour of postponing May’s elections
Claims of democracy ‘denied’
