A Verian survey commissioned by EHYT ry shows that Tipaton January often carries on beyond January. 81 percent of participants said they drank less alcohol in February as well, and only 15 percent had returned to their previous level of drinking.

IOGT Norge says the football World Cup should not be used as a political tool to push for more liberal alcohol rules. The organisation argues that municipalities can already grant time limited exemptions, without weakening the alcohol law.

Cocaine use has increased sharply in Finland, following a wider European trend of higher availability and record seizures. EHYT warns that falling prices may expose more vulnerable groups, and stresses the need for low-threshold, anonymous support, including during holiday periods.

Nearly eight in ten Swedes believe it is common for adults to become intoxicated around children during Christmas. New survey data from Systembolaget, together with rising call volumes to Bris, highlights how adults’ drinking continues to affect children during the holidays.

Piia Koivumäki’s new philosophy dissertation argues that addiction should be understood as a holistic, lived phenomenon shaped by brain chemistry, personal agency, and life situations. Broadening the lens can reduce stigma and support earlier access to help.

A new CAN report shows that drug experience among Swedish school students continues to fall, especially among boys. Tobacco, nicotine and early vaping remain widespread, and gambling among boys is still at a high level despite a small drop this year.

A new Sports Mehiläinen study shows that substance use is common among Finnish athletes, and clubs struggle to identify or address it. One in four athletes use substances to relax, and coaches and athletes hold sharply different views on how widespread the problem is.

A new Nordic health report shows that diets are worsening, physical activity is falling and overweight is rising across the region. The NORMO 2025 data reveal that 56 percent of adults and one in five children now have overweight or obesity, while intake of sugary foods and drinks continues to increase. Alcohol consumption overall remains stable, but clear inequalities persist, with higher use and more binge drinking among people with lower education levels.

A new study led by Aarhus University Hospital shows that people who drink three or more alcoholic drinks a day suffer much larger and more serious brain hemorrhages, and at an average age 11 years younger than other patients. The results, published in Neurology, have already received major international attention.

Europe presents itself as a champion of health and responsibility, yet its alcohol exports tell a different story. This opinion piece argues that while EU countries work to reduce harm at home, they continue exporting high-alcohol products with weak labeling and aggressive marketing to regions with fewer protections.