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Pleasant: self-employed and Burgundian Debbie
My name is Debbie. I recently started living in a lovely wooded area in Rosmalen, together with husband Bastiaan, son Niels and our cat Bella. Work and private life run daily…
The elderly and alcohol: a popular combination
When we think of a nice drink and 'hit him well' we often think of adolescents who are pushing their own limits and who have to pay for this adventurousness the next day with a hangover. However…
Pleasant: wanderlust and huge wine lover Nancy
My name is Nancy and I am 38 years old. In my daily life I work as an HR advisor for an executive organization for 3 municipalities. My hobby is travelling, in all kinds…
Something different with D-drinks
Recipe Apple Margarita with Cawston press Cloudy Apple Ingredients: -Crushed ice -Cawston Press Cloudy Apple -Lime wedges -1 teaspoon agave nectar Preparation method: -Fill the blender with crushed ice -Squeeze the lime wedges…
But tonight I have a headache
A frequently heard 'complaint' is that IkPas participants are harassed by annoying headaches. So we had to know more about that. We spoke with psychiatrist and health scientist Arnt Schellekens, who previously researched…
Pleasant: IkPas veteran, athlete and musician Jeroen
In 2018 I wrote a number of blogs for IkPas and I think it would be nice to do that again, during the sixth time that I participate in this well-known alcohol break.…
Something different with Teastreet
Recipe – Lemon & Lime & Rosemary (1 litre) You will need: Black T – Lemon & Lime (4x 2g = 4x perfect teaspoon) zest of 1 lemon 2…
Sooooooo tired during your break period
Fatigue can be one of the withdrawal symptoms you experience during your break period. But unlike other withdrawal symptoms, that fatigue can last quite a long time. Why is that and how can…
Pleasant: reading fan and volunteer Stijn
I am Stijn, 52 years old and married to Odette and I live in Waalwijk. In recent years I have enjoyed working in a bookstore. Given the developments in…
Pleasant: writer and wine lover Marjolein
Hi, I'm Marjolein, 38 years old with 3 children. I have been a full-time mother for almost 8 years now and I know how to enjoy myself with that. At the moments…
The different withdrawal symptoms
If you were previously used to drinking a glass or several glasses of alcohol several times a week or daily, you should especially at the beginning of your break…
Pleasant: independent entrepreneur and France fan Linda
My name is Linda and I am a 45 year old self employed retail business. I have a shoe store and also sell bags, scarves, purses and other accessories. This one…
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