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More drunk drivers stopped by Swedish Customs
Swedish Customs stopped 760 drunk drivers in 2024, a 24% rise. Concern grows over intoxicated truck drivers at border crossings.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Feb 242 min read
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Organizations: Substance abuse is a significant problem for municipalities and wellbeing services counties – see how much alcohol costs your local healthcare system
Substance abuse poses major costs to Finnish municipalities; alcohol alone burdens healthcare. Prevention is key, say organizations.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Feb 172 min read
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Norwegian band Ballinciaga faces penalty notice for serious violations of the Alcohol Act
Ballinciaga faces a 2.4M NOK fine for illegal alcohol ads targeting youth, violating Norway’s strict Alcohol Act.
Lauri Beekmann
Feb 133 min read
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NordAN Open Day in Stockholm: Examining alcohol availability and Nordic cooperation
NordAN Open Day explored alcohol policy challenges in the Nordics, highlighting risks to monopolies and the need for stronger cooperation.
Lauri Beekmann
Feb 123 min read
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Alcohol and cancer: insights from the EU Country Cancer Profiles Synthesis Report 2025
Alcohol is a major cancer risk in the EU; reducing consumption could prevent 1M cases by 2050, according to the 2025 cancer report.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Feb 103 min read
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WHO/Europe highlights Nordic alcohol monopolies as a comprehensive model for reducing alcohol consumption and harm
The Nordic alcohol monopolies have reduced alcohol consumption and harm in Nordic countries, serving as a model for other EU countries.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Feb 33 min read
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