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Say man, shut up
January 3, 2020 The first two days of my now fourth IkPas period are over. On New Year's Eve I had a few more glasses of my favorite white wine…
UvA student council launches major Dry January campaign
No total abstinence, but a substantial reduction, that is the message of the Dry January campaign initiated by the University of Amsterdam's student council. 'Take a beer break' is a slogan that…
The start of 100 days alcohol-free
Today starts the new year. Today my IkPas period started. My Dry January! Unlike other years, I'm really looking forward to it this year. Probably because I like the rock solid…
Nice run and then a…cassis
And there you are with your carrot and onion face. Tough you signed up for the 'I Pass' challenge. Because you have to get fitter if necessary, and you want…
Treat yourself extra with pampering water
Ingredients for 1 carafe. Vervenne/mint 2 sprigs Cucumber 3 slats Raspberries 8 pcs Lychees 3 pcs 1 liter tap water Preparation: •Wash the vervenne or mint, pluck the leaves from 1 sprig and…
Sleep well with a fresh head
By temporarily not drinking alcohol, you sleep better. 55% of the participants can confirm this. And participants who filled in sleep diaries in the past also had that experience. That a…
Peer pressure: how do you deal with it?
To marry? Not without champagne, of course. Relationship crisis? Just wash away that bad taste. Got a driver's license? That has to be tried. And there are still many events and reasons to think of…
Professor René Kahn argues for a lifelong alcohol break
Professor René Kahn was already mentioned in the article about craving for alcohol. This professor of psychiatry thinks that people do not sufficiently realize the adverse effects…
Give your liver a break
The liver plays an important role in the breakdown process of alcohol. It is therefore no surprise that this organ recovers considerably from a deliberately induced alcohol break. Read here how…
How do you get through all those parties fresh and sober?
There are those parties or events where you feel like you 'have to' drink. Think of New Year's receptions, weddings, network drinks or important birthdays. The social pressure is on that…
Take a break with a buddy
Alone is also alone, so if taking a break is difficult for you, consider asking a buddy to join you. Someone who…
Jeroen Bosch Hospital encourages breaks for staff and patients
The Jeroen Bosch Hospital in 's-Hertogenbosch sees IkPas as a great opportunity to highlight alcohol use among patients and employees. Nurse and Project Leader Alcohol Problem Jacqueline Bisschop talks about…
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