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Lauri Beekmann
Jun 28, 20243 min read
New report highlights the impact of cannabis on children
New report highlights how cannabis affects children, urging a child-centric approach in drug policies to protect their rights and well-being
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Lauri Beekmann
Jun 18, 20242 min read
LATVIA: Social Affairs Committee supports a bill to reduce alcohol consumption in society
Latvia's Social Affairs Committee backs a bill to curb alcohol use, limiting sale hours and banning certain promotions to improve public hea
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Lauri Beekmann
Jun 17, 20242 min read
Total alcohol consumption continued to decline in Finland in 2023 – significant regional differences in sales
Total alcohol consumption in Finland decreased by 2.4% in 2023, with retail sales dropping and on-premises consumption slightly increasing.
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Lauri Beekmann
Jun 14, 20245 min read
WHO Europe: Just four industries cause 2.7 million deaths in the European Region every year
New WHO report highlights how big industry fuels chronic diseases, obstructs health policy and targets vulnerable people
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Lauri Beekmann
Jun 13, 20243 min read
New report shows historic shift in young people's alcohol habits in Sweden
New report shows young people drink less, view alcohol as seedy, and prioritize a healthy lifestyle, marking a historic shift in attitudes.
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Lauri Beekmann
Jun 12, 20242 min read
New study: One in six Danes skip company parties due to alcohol culture
One in six Danes skip work events due to excessive alcohol, says a survey. 40% find alcohol too dominant at these gatherings.
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Lauri Beekmann
Jun 10, 20242 min read
Start of broad collaboration in Greenland on alcohol recommendations
Greenland's Department of Health and WHO/Europe collaborate on developing a multi-year evidence-based alcohol policy with broad stakeholder
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Lauri Beekmann
Jun 6, 20243 min read
Coalition of Estonian organisations advocate for total ban on alcohol advertising
ETAK proposes a total ban on alcohol advertising in Estonia to reduce health risks and protect vulnerable groups, supported by major health
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Lauri Beekmann
Jun 5, 20241 min read
Systembolaget's future threatened after today's farm sales announcement
Systembolaget's monopoly is at risk as the government pushes for farm sales, potentially violating EU law and increasing alcohol harm.
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Lauri Beekmann
Jun 4, 20243 min read
Copenhagen mayor: Response to youth opioid use came too late
Copenhagen mayor criticizes slow response to youth opioid use as new study shows a rise in experimentation among young people in the city.
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