FINLAND: Drug-related deaths among youth nearly doubled in 2023
Drug-related deaths among Finnish youth nearly doubled in 2023, with 91 under-25s lost—a record high, per Statistics Finland.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 273 min read
Nordic organizations urge unity in preserving public health-centered drug policies
Nordic experts stress the need for evidence-based, public health-focused drug policies to counter rising global legalization trends.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 212 min read
NordAN General Assembly adopts resolution to protect Nordic alcohol control policy
NordAN urges Nordics to defend high taxes, ad bans, and monopolies in alcohol policy, prioritizing public health over commercial interests.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 202 min read
Launch of a new support tool: "Alkoholpraten.no"
1 in 3 Norwegians worry about a loved one’s drinking. Alkoholpraten.no offers tailored advice to start the tough conversation.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 182 min read
CAN report: The more alcohol – the more nicotine
Nicotine use is nearly twice as common among drinkers, with prevalence rising as alcohol consumption increases, reveals a new report.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 143 min read
Anxiety and binge drinking among youth remain prevalent – alcohol is increasingly purchased online
Youth anxiety and binge drinking remain high; online alcohol purchases are rising, with more teens also receiving alcohol from parents.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 121 min read
NordAN General Assembly resolution calls for Nordic and Baltic leadership to redefine WHO’s engagement with the alcohol industry
NordAN urges Nordic-Baltic states to push WHO for clear limits on alcohol industry influence, prioritizing transparency in global health pol
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 112 min read
NordAN 2024 conference and General Assembly emphasize transparency and Nordic-Baltic collaboration
NordAN 2024 in Oslo tackled alcohol and drug policy challenges, adopted resolutions, elected the board, and set Riga as host for 2025.
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Lauri Beekmann
Nov 53 min read
Setting the stage: NordAN Oslo Conference
Join us at the NordAN Oslo Conference to explore vital alcohol and drug policy topics, learn from experts, and shape the future together.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 52 min read
Week 45: National awareness week for risk use/abuse of alcohol and drugs
Week 45 highlights national effort to support children & families affected by alcohol/drug addiction. Features films, digital seminar with e
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 13 min read
High-risk alcohol use is still common, although total consumption has decreased
Although the total consumption of alcohol in Finland has decreased from 2008, risky drinking is still common.
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