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Watching and reading tips about alcohol
Every week we go through the news again to see if there are any interesting facts to be found that have to do with the theme of 'alcohol'. Below you can read…
This is what a month of alcohol break does to you
This July month is coming to an end. This means that you will not have drunk alcohol for more than 30 days. And that pays off. Both physically and mentally. As an extra boost, you can read…
Vacation time is also NIX18
All schools are closed and so every student in the country has a holiday. That means relaxing and enjoying the sun, sea, beach, BBQ'ing, getting to know new people and see you late…
Alcohol and your running performance
Running is a popular sport. It's also so affordable. You put on your running shoes and close the door behind you. Before you know it you are a few kilometers…
Drinking during the day and at night: is there a difference?
Not now of course, but if you don't take a break you sometimes drink a glass or two. Sometimes that happens in the afternoon, and sometimes in the evening it is…
These are this summer's non-alcoholic trends
Settling down on a terrace is part of it in the summer. But during your break, such a visit to a terrace looks a bit different. Then it won't be a cold white wine or a 'thirst-quenching' beer.…
Beer stays in sports canteen
A lot of fuss last week. The newspapers were full of possible anti-alcohol measures such as a complete prohibition of sports canteens, a ban on the sale of wine or specialty beers in the supermarket, a hefty…
Drink in hot weather
It is summer in the Netherlands. We have already had a few very hot days. And the temperature remains pleasant. Because of the heat it is important to…
These are the zero-tolerance countries
It's mid-July and that means vacation time for many people. Get out and let things go. If you are going on holiday by car this year, know…
To your health?
Recent research shows that the Dutch often do not know how unhealthy alcohol actually is. We associate alcohol mainly with socializing (54%) and less with something that is unhealthy for you…
In this region they drink the most
It is not the Burgundian people of Brabant or the champagne-sipping residents of the Gooi who drink the most alcohol in the Netherlands. No, it's the people in…
Anyone can pause
Anyone can take a break or stop drinking. It is especially a challenge to live a fun and sober life after you (temporarily) stop drinking. How do you do that…