In which municipality is the most consumed?
The municipal elections don't seem to occupy many people too much. Voter turnout was low, just like the viewing figures of the election special. But this is municipal-related news that you might actually be interested in. Afkickklinikewijzer.nl is researching drinking behavior per municipality and is particularly looking at excessive drinkers.
Now you probably want to know what a heavy drinker is. Hold on tight. You are one if you consume more than 14 alcoholic ‘drinks’ per week as a woman and more than 21 drinks as a man. Let me list some of the most interesting facts.
1. Yes, in the Gooi and in Bloemendaal, people drink well. In wealthy municipalities, about 10 percent drinks above average, but there is also good news, as drinking behavior in these municipalities has decreased by 1 percent since 2019.
2. Almost everywhere, people have started drinking less after corona. I actually thought everyone turned to the bottle and chocolate during corona, but compared to 2019, we have all started drinking less. Except in Friesland, by the way, they are holding on stubbornly.
3. In Kapelle, they drink the least. Kapelle is the village where Jan Peter Balkenende comes from, and apparently, there are many decent citizens who drink in moderation. Impressive!
4. In the Achterhoek, they drink the most. Rijssen, Holten, and Hof van Twente score red, and also the municipality of Dinkelland, not to be confused with Drinkelland.
5. On Vlieland, Terschelling, and Schiermonnikoog, a lot is drunk. On Ameland and Texel, however, not.
6. 1 in 16 Dutch people drinks too much
And if you are very honest with the terrace season that gives you a reason, you can easily get through those 14 drinks in a week. Without sounding like an old grouch: choose alcohol-free sometimes, incorporate sober days. Not drinking is not boring. And if you think it gets too crazy, check afkickkliniekwijzer.nl to see if it's concerning. And no, this article wasn't paid for, but if they did such a nice study, that's the least I can do in return. Have a nice day, and cheers, whatever you toast with.
