Background
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…
Countering social pressure
'Ah dude, one can't hurt, right?', 'Don't be so unsociable', 'Then you won't drink again tomorrow, will you?' Just some examples of things people can say to you…
Tips for cutting down after Fit for vacation
The end of this challenge is slowly coming into view. And then? Back to how it was or would you rather chronically go down a notch? We can help you with the latter.…
Have you noticed any of the mental benefits yet?
Hopefully you will experience that you physically recover from an alcohol break. But did you know that an alcohol break also does a lot for you mentally? You may have been used to…
One sip is one sip too many
Letting a child taste a sip of a beer is never a good idea. Research has even shown that children who drink alcohol at a young age…