Editor’s Note: Between June 22 and June 25, the Alcohol and Drugs History Society organized its biennial conference in Utrecht, The Netherlands. In three day-by-day reports, some attendees will reflect upon the proceedings and their highlights. Today’s post was provided by Drs. Berrie van der Molen and Lisanne Walma.
“Grass and Grassroots”
By Berrie van der Molen and Lisanne Walma
Despite the rain, and what for some had probably been an intense night of conviviality, a lot of people made sure to turn up for the early Sunday sessions. Their persistence was definitely rewarded as Sunday proved to have a number of essential panels in store at what had already been a very inspiring conference so far! The five panels featured papers taking everyone all over the world and through time: we overheard many attendees finding it difficult to choose from the diverse options.