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Norway: Six organizations send clear message to health minister
10.10.2023 - In a collective plea to Health Minister Ingvild Kjerkol, organizations Actis, RIO, Wayback, Marborg, Ivareta, and A-larm...
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 10, 20232 min read


NordAN 2023 resolution: Upholding the alcohol retail monopoly system in nordic alcohol policy
09.10.2023 - This resolution was adopted by NordAN during its General Assembly meeting held in Tallinn, Estonia, on October 5, 2023. The...
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 9, 20232 min read


Setting the stage: NordAN Tallinn Conference
01.10.2023 - As the autumn leaves begin their descent, the historic city of Tallinn welcomes an important gathering: the NordAN...
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 1, 20233 min read


Blue Cross Norway: Urgent need for treatment options for pregnant women with substance addiction
25.09.2023 - The dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy have been highlighted again as concerns rise regarding fetal alcohol...
Lauri Beekmann
Sep 25, 20232 min read


Lack of health labeling for alcohol: - A betrayal to consumers
19.09.2023 - New research indicates a sharp increase in cancer cases among the young. Poor diet, obesity, alcohol consumption, smoking,...
Lauri Beekmann
Sep 19, 20232 min read


EHYT: A comprehensive strategy is essential in preventing drug-related deaths
18.09.2023 - The discussion about testing supervised consumption rooms for drug users is once again topical, as the Parliament addressed...
Lauri Beekmann
Sep 18, 20232 min read


New alcohol guidelines in Sweden: No clear safe limit
15.09.2023 - The National Board of Health and Welfare has recently released its updated guidelines on alcohol consumption, primarily...
Lauri Beekmann
Sep 15, 20231 min read


Conference Resolution – ‘Digital alcohol marketing in the spotlight’
14.09.2023 - On 23 June 2023, Vilnius, Lithuania hosted a pivotal conference organised by EUCAM, NTAKK, and IOGT-NTO, with the support of...
Lauri Beekmann
Sep 14, 20233 min read


Denmark: Massive voter support for an 18-year age limit
13.09.2023 - Sixty-three per cent of Danes believe that the age limit for alcohol sales should be raised to 18 years. A new Voxmeter poll...
Lauri Beekmann
Sep 13, 20233 min read


Time to act! THL published twelve ways to prevent drug-related deaths
07.08.2023 - The prevalence of drug use and experimentation has continued to increase in Finland. At the same time, the adverse effects...
Lauri Beekmann
Sep 7, 20233 min read


Parents' attitudes impact youth drinking: 5 constructive conversation tips
05.09.2023 - According to new Danish research, parents' attitudes directly influence young people's alcohol consumption. The therapist...
Lauri Beekmann
Sep 5, 20232 min read


IQ Initiativet: Breaking the summer's alcohol habits
25.08.2023 - 4 out of 10 Swedes drank more alcohol during their holiday, with nearly as many consuming alcohol at times when they hadn't...
Lauri Beekmann
Aug 25, 20233 min read


Blue Cross Norway: Students who don't drink risk being excluded from the community
22.08.2023 - Young adults between the ages of 18 and 29 feel an increasing pressure to consume alcohol in social contexts. This is...
Lauri Beekmann
Aug 22, 20232 min read


Sweden: Drunk driving has increased by ten percent
18.08.2023 - The number of revoked driving licenses due to drunk driving or drug-impaired driving during the first half of the year has...
Lauri Beekmann
Aug 18, 20232 min read


EHYT: Alcohol policy should primarily be health policy
15.08.2023 - Effective alcohol policy should not only focus on individual decisions but, more importantly, on its long-term objectives...
Lauri Beekmann
Aug 15, 20232 min read


Sharp rise in alcohol-related liver disease in Iceland over four decades
14.08.2023 - Over the last 40 years, there has been an eightfold increase in the number of Icelanders suffering from alcohol-related...
Lauri Beekmann
Aug 14, 20232 min read


Fewer crisis centers in Norway accept women with active substance use
11.08.2023 - The Directorate for Children, Youth, and Family Affairs (Bufdir) has published updated statistics on crisis centres. It...
Lauri Beekmann
Aug 11, 20233 min read


Empowering local politics with IOGT Norway's alcohol prevention campaign
02.08.2023 - In light of the upcoming local elections in Norway, scheduled for 11th September 2023, IOGT Norway aims to encourage and...
Lauri Beekmann
Aug 2, 20232 min read


Latvia contemplates stricter alcohol regulations amid rising consumption
01.08.2023 - This fall, the Latvian Saeima is poised to consider implementing stricter procedures for alcohol purchases, a decision...
Lauri Beekmann
Aug 1, 20232 min read


Cannabis poisonings rise after legalization, new review concludes
28.07.2023 - A new meta-analysis (an analysis of past research) published by the scientific journal Addiction has found that cannabis...
Lauri Beekmann
Jul 28, 20232 min read
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