New nationwide collaboration for alcohol prevention among students launched

Published Mar 30, 2026

Netwerk Kennissteden Nederland (NKN), the Trimbos Institute, Stichting Jeugd en Alcohol, Lieve Mark and Door Het Geluid are joining forces to reduce the mental, physical and social consequences of alcohol use among students. The project focuses on raising awareness, sharing knowledge and strengthening local partnerships that contribute to a healthy and enjoyable student life for everyone.

New nationwide collaboration for alcohol prevention among students launched

The project aims, among other things, to:

increase knowledge about the negative effects of alcohol use, with specific attention to mental health;
provide students with better information and lower the threshold for seeking help;
strengthen local cooperation between municipalities, educational institutions, student organisations and prevention and addiction care services;
develop solutions that emerge from the bottom up and align with students’ experiences and needs.

Activities and results in 2026

In 2026, various interconnected activities will be developed and carried out, including:

A nationwide event on 26 November 2026, focused on connection, inspiration and activation.
Research into roles, expectations and effective elements in local partnerships concerning alcohol prevention.
A campaign aimed at students.
Collecting and sharing good examples.

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