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IQ: Barely seven out of ten Swedes think it's completely wrong to drive after a glass of wine
Nearly 7 in 10 Swedes say driving after a drink is wrong, down from 88% in 2010. Youth and Stockholm residents show less restraint.
Lauri Beekmann
Mar 28, 20243 min read


Blue Cross Norway urges the government to strengthen treatment services for youth with substance abuse problems
Blue Cross urges gov to boost youth substance abuse treatment, highlighting the rise in use and the need for early intervention and support.
Lauri Beekmann
Mar 25, 20242 min read


Coalition urges Icelandic government to prioritize public health over online alcohol sales
Icelandic coalition meets with Justice Minister, urging action against online alcohol sales to protect public health and maintain ÁTVR.
Lauri Beekmann
Mar 21, 20242 min read


EHYT: Expanding alcohol sales would deepen the health and social services crisis
Expanding alcohol sales risks deepening the health crisis. 78% of Finns find current regulations sufficient. Healthcare workers urge caution
Lauri Beekmann
Mar 19, 20242 min read


Alcohol consumption in Sweden decreased in 2023
2023 saw a 2.7% drop in alcohol consumption in Sweden, marking the largest decline since 2014, outside of the pandemic year 2020.
Lauri Beekmann
Mar 15, 20242 min read


Danish young people: Parents are welcome to interfere in our drinking habits
Parents' involvement in teens' alcohol habits is welcomed, with 81% open to dialogue, emphasizing the impact of parental guidance.
Lauri Beekmann
Mar 12, 20243 min read


Your lifestyle can determine how well your medicine works
Study found smoking, obesity, alcohol altered levels of drug-metabolizing enzymes in livers of 116 deceased mentally ill individuals, potent
Lauri Beekmann
Mar 7, 20244 min read


Youth who abstain from alcohol have a better relationship with their parents and fewer social contacts
Youths abstaining from alcohol show fewer social contacts but have better parental relationships and exhibit less problem behavior.
Lauri Beekmann
Mar 5, 20242 min read


The German Bundestag legalizes the possession and cultivation of cannabis for personal use
Germany legalizes cannabis for personal use, but faces challenges with international agreements & potential for increased black market activ
Lauri Beekmann
Mar 4, 20243 min read
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