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[Break the taboos on alcohol abstinence: is it time for the #StopSoberShaming initiative in the Netherlands?]
Ahmed B Bayoumy1,2, Abel Van de Grift3
1Maastricht UMC+, afd. Keel- Neus- en Oorheelkunde, Maastricht.
Abstract:
The consumption of alcohol is an important part of social life in the Netherlands. Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to harmful health effects and significant costs for society. The consumption of alcohol has decreased the last couple of years in the Netherlands due to governmental policies and more awareness on the harmful effects of alcohol. Unfortunately, there is still a social stigma on the abstinence of alcohol consumption, which can lead to sober shaming. In this article, we highlight the stigma that exists around alcohol abstinence, and the importance of awareness around this subject. Is it time for the #StopSoberShaming initiative in the Netherlands?
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