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What do IkPassers do in semi-lockdown?
A week ago we asked what you are doing to pass the time now that we are expected to stay indoors as much as possible. We received a lot of encouraging messages,…
Straight from the pen: Linda
Corona can affect anyone. No matter how much money or power you have, health cannot be bought. But it is striking that even with this disease, your current health…
Straight from the pen: Marcel
You can breathe a sigh of relief because here it is: my very last blog. Actually, everything is pretty much said and written, so for a change I'll keep it short. Yet…
Straight from the pen: Katja
I received 70 blogs and vlogs. Beautiful stories from ordinary people like you and me who took on the challenge. And who gave us readers a glimpse into…
Rules and exceptions
Alcohol is a big part of our culture. Whether you drink or not, you have to deal with it anyway. There are all kinds of rules and of course…
Straight from the pen: Judith
It may sound weird, but I'm super busy. Weird because basically I can't go anywhere except walk the dog and do my shopping. And yet the…
Alcohol in our society part 5
In the previous episode of the history on alcohol use and alcohol policy, we saw that alcohol use increased sharply in the second half of the 20th century. And even though it stabilized…
Five Weeks Without Alcohol: What Happens To You?
The end of your break period is approaching; the same cannot be said for the benefits it brings to your body. Did your break period at first feel 'like a drop…
Straight from the pen: Debbie
Even though we are still in the middle of it, there is a time before and after corona. I notice it in everything. When I watch television and a…
The elderly and alcohol: drug use
In previous articles you have been able to read why the elderly run an extra risk when they drink. For example, the elderly generally tolerate alcohol worse because of changes in the body. Because of this…
Straight from the pen: Nancy
It has been a month since I had a delicious glass of wine and with that my extra time has started. Normally I only pass the month of January, so from…
Alcohol facts and other truths
Earlier we talked about all the myths going around about alcohol; today we stick to the facts. Some facts are clear, others may come…
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