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Exhibition in Denmark focuses on children in families with alcohol abuse
Exhibition KUNST GIVER BALLAST focuses on children in families with alcohol abuse, touring Denmark to raise awareness and provide support.
Lauri Beekmann
Dec 11, 20232 min read
One in five Swedes unaware that early alcohol initiation increases risk of future alcohol problems
Systembolaget's survey: 21% of Swedes unaware early alcohol use raises future risks, showing a shift towards leniency in attitudes since 201
Lauri Beekmann
Dec 6, 20232 min read
EHYT ry awarded for outstanding contribution to public health
EHYT ry honored with the 2023 Public Health Award by THL for significant efforts in preventing substance abuse and promoting health.
Lauri Beekmann
Dec 5, 20232 min read
So many burgers do Norwegians drink each year
Norwegians consume 52,000 extra calories yearly from alcohol, equivalent to 242 burgers, 468 ice lollies, or 248 half-liters of Coca Cola.
Lauri Beekmann
Dec 1, 20232 min read
Older people with alcohol problems improve quality of life through alcohol treatment
Older people with alcohol abuse improve life quality through treatment. Research shows it's never too late to change and gain benefits.
Lauri Beekmann
Nov 29, 20233 min read
600,000 norwegians admit to drunk driving
27.11.2023 - Driving under the influence can have fatal consequences. Nevertheless, 14 percent, equivalent to 600,000 Norwegians, admit...
Lauri Beekmann
Nov 27, 20232 min read
The economic and social impact of alcohol consumption in Latvia
24.11.2023 - In a new analysis, Latvia has confronted the economic and social impacts of alcohol consumption head-on. The first of its...
Lauri Beekmann
Nov 24, 20232 min read
Alcohol-related harms caused Finnish employers losses of at least 500 million euros in 2022
23.11.2023 - Alcohol caused Finnish society costs of at least approximately 1.4 billion euros in 2022. This figure includes the combined...
Lauri Beekmann
Nov 23, 20232 min read
CAN honors prevention efforts
22.11.2023 - The award for this year's prevention efforts is given to Stefan Åberg, ANDTS coordinator for the city of Helsingborg. The...
Lauri Beekmann
Nov 22, 20232 min read
Danish health organizations criticize new prevention agreement as inadequate for protecting youth
16.11.2023 - Three leading Danish health organizations have expressed strong disappointment in the newly unveiled prevention agreement...
Lauri Beekmann
Nov 16, 20232 min read
New review of drug prevention in Norway
14.11.2023 - The United Nations Drug Control Agency has reviewed the preventive work in Norway and assessed whether it meets the...
Lauri Beekmann
Nov 14, 20231 min read
United Against Violence and Drugs - A manifestation in Stockholm
November 11, 2023 - On November 18th, at 4:30 PM, a significant manifestation against violence and drugs is scheduled to take place at...
Lauri Beekmann
Nov 10, 20231 min read
Denmark: Four out of ten parents worry about their child's alcohol consumption
08.11.2023 - New figures from the Danish Cancer Society and TrygFonden reveal that nearly half of parents are concerned about their...
Lauri Beekmann
Nov 8, 20233 min read
MHF spotlights prevention and recovery in fight against drunk driving in week 45
06.11.2023 - Over one million Swedes engage in risky alcohol consumption. During week 45, MHF shines a light on positive examples of...
Lauri Beekmann
Nov 6, 20232 min read
Finnish regular alcohol use has decreased – risky drinking still common
31.10.2023 - Finnish regular alcohol consumption has decreased as we entered the 2020s. The proportion of those consuming alcohol weekly...
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 31, 20233 min read
Concerns escalate over reduction in substance abuse Research in Norway
30.10.2023 - The integration of the Norwegian Institute for Alcohol and Drug Research (SIRUS) into the Norwegian Institute of Public...
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 30, 20232 min read
New campaign sheds light on addiction's impact on families in Denmark
24.10.2023 - The Relatives Network - Addiction Portal (Pårørende Netværket - Misbrugsportalen), a nationwide advisory organisation that...
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 24, 20233 min read
Many self-medicate with substances and develop addiction
In this article, Taru Nissinen, the communication specialist at Sininauhasäätiö, explores the challenges of addiction, mental health, and...
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 20, 20233 min read
Thesis: Challenges faced by young adults exposed to prenatal substance use
18.10.2023 - Niina-Maria Nissinen's doctoral dissertation provides information on secondary disorders, such as educational challenges,...
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 18, 20232 min read
Sweden: 85 per cent are unaware that alcohol increases the risk of developing breast cancer
17.10.2023 - 85 per cent of Swedes are not aware that alcohol increases the risk of breast cancer. Moreover, few know that even low...
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 17, 20233 min read
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