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Finnish regular alcohol use has decreased – risky drinking still common
31.10.2023 - Finnish regular alcohol consumption has decreased as we entered the 2020s. The proportion of those consuming alcohol weekly...
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 31, 20233 min read
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Concerns escalate over reduction in substance abuse Research in Norway
30.10.2023 - The integration of the Norwegian Institute for Alcohol and Drug Research (SIRUS) into the Norwegian Institute of Public...
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 30, 20232 min read
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New campaign sheds light on addiction's impact on families in Denmark
24.10.2023 - The Relatives Network - Addiction Portal (Pårørende Netværket - Misbrugsportalen), a nationwide advisory organisation that...
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 24, 20233 min read
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Many self-medicate with substances and develop addiction
In this article, Taru Nissinen, the communication specialist at Sininauhasäätiö, explores the challenges of addiction, mental health, and...
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 20, 20233 min read
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Thesis: Challenges faced by young adults exposed to prenatal substance use
18.10.2023 - Niina-Maria Nissinen's doctoral dissertation provides information on secondary disorders, such as educational challenges,...
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 18, 20232 min read
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Sweden: 85 per cent are unaware that alcohol increases the risk of developing breast cancer
17.10.2023 - 85 per cent of Swedes are not aware that alcohol increases the risk of breast cancer. Moreover, few know that even low...
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 17, 20233 min read
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Norway: Six organizations send clear message to health minister
10.10.2023 - In a collective plea to Health Minister Ingvild Kjerkol, organizations Actis, RIO, Wayback, Marborg, Ivareta, and A-larm...
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 10, 20232 min read
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NordAN 2023 resolution: Upholding the alcohol retail monopoly system in nordic alcohol policy
09.10.2023 - This resolution was adopted by NordAN during its General Assembly meeting held in Tallinn, Estonia, on October 5, 2023. The...
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 9, 20232 min read
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Setting the stage: NordAN Tallinn Conference
01.10.2023 - As the autumn leaves begin their descent, the historic city of Tallinn welcomes an important gathering: the NordAN...
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 1, 20233 min read
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