IOGT-NTO mobilizes support for Swedish alcohol monopoly with new petition
09.06.2023 - IOGT-NTO has launched a new petition amidst growing concerns over a proposed shift in Swedish alcohol policy. The proposed...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Jun 2
- 2 min
Blue Cross Norway: A growing concern over the rise in cocaine use among youth
02.06.2023 - "We are increasingly worried about the spike in cocaine use among youth," says Camilla Lunde, the head of prevention at Blå...
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Lauri Beekmann
- May 22
- 2 min
Finland: Minors obtain their alcohol through intermediaries
22.05.2023 - 90% of the alcohol consumed by Finnish young people comes from intermediaries. Most young people find it easy to obtain...
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Lauri Beekmann
- May 19
- 3 min
NordAN letter of concern urges protection of Finland's alcohol retail monopoly
19.05.2023 - In a crucial moment for Finland's alcohol policy, discussions are underway regarding possible changes to the country's...
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Lauri Beekmann
- May 18
- 4 min
In Estonia, every second youth obtains alcoholic beverages without proving their age
18.05.2023 - A study conducted by The National Institute for Health Development (TAI) in 2022 showed that in less than half of the sales...
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Lauri Beekmann
- May 16
- 2 min
NordAN applauds WHO decision to relocate European NCD Office from Moscow to Copenhagen
16.05.2023 - The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Europe has decided to close its Moscow-based European Office for...
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Lauri Beekmann
- May 15
- 2 min
Systembolaget gives research prizes and gathers expertise in alcohol and cancer
15.05.2023 - Systembolaget's Knowledge Prize 2023 was awarded to Dr. Johanna Gripenberg, and Dr. Erica Sundin was awarded Systembolaget's...
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Lauri Beekmann
- May 10
- 2 min
Finland: Total alcohol consumption decreased by 1.2% in 2022
10.05.2023 - In 2022, the total consumption of alcoholic beverages in Finland was 8.9 liters of 100% alcohol per inhabitant aged 15 and...
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Lauri Beekmann
- May 9
- 3 min
Prevention can prevent thousands of hospital admissions and relieve strained healthcare system
09.05.2023 - A recent analysis conducted by the Danish Medical Association reveals that thousands of hospital admissions can be prevented...
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Lauri Beekmann
- May 4
- 2 min
NordAN recommends: European conference on effective alcohol marketing regulations
The "Digital Alcohol Marketing in the Spotlight" conference (June 23, Vilnius, Lithuania), organized by EUCAM, the Lithuanian Tobacco and...
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Lauri Beekmann
- May 2
- 2 min
Parents fear online drugs, but it's alcohol their teens consume
02.05.2023 - Online drugs are the substances that worry most teenage parents - with over one in four (28 percent) expressing concern -...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Apr 29
- 2 min
Record increase in inquiries to Akan's guidance service
29.04.2023 - Numbers from the first quarter of 2023 reveal a record high in inquiries to Akan Competence Center's guidance phone line....
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Lauri Beekmann
- Apr 27
- 2 min
Finnish organizations urge: Now is not the time to increase alcohol availability
27.04.2023 - The central element of a welfare state is welfare itself. Therefore, political decision-making should be guided by actions...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Apr 26
- 2 min
Number of Danes with an alcohol problem
26.04.2023 - A new study by the Danish State Institute of Public Health has revealed that approximately 400,000 Danish adults exhibit...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Apr 18
- 1 min
Norwegians buy less alcohol in Sweden
Norwegians buy less alcohol in Sweden compared to before the pandemic, according to a new report from CAN.
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Lauri Beekmann
- Apr 17
- 4 min
Open Letter to the European Commission on Germany’s plans to legalise Cannabis
17.04.2023 - Germany has recently published a key point paper with proposals for Cannabis Legalisation. As the developments towards...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Apr 14
- 2 min
Swedish Social Democrats take initiative to protect alcohol monopoly
14.04.2023 - The Swedish Social Democratic Party is taking action in Parliament to protect the Swedish alcohol monopoly. Legal experts...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Apr 10
- 2 min
Fewer Swedes Think It's Wrong to Drive After Drinking a Glass of Wine
10.04.2023 - A recent IQ survey shows that only 72% of Swedes believe it's wrong to drive after having a glass of wine or beer. This...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Apr 5
- 2 min
Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Dr. Lena Sharp on Alcohol and Cancer Risk
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(1)05.04.2023 - To address the concerning lack of awareness about the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk, we interviewed Dr...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Apr 3
- 2 min
Blue Cross Norway: Reduced alcohol consumption has a significant impact on public health
The article highlights Blue Cross's support for the government's efforts in the national alcohol strategy.
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