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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


Nearly five out of ten in Oslo have seen intoxicated adults with children during the summer vacation
18.07.2023 - Nearly five out of ten in Oslo say they have seen intoxicated adults with children during the summer vacation. Here is the...
Lauri Beekmann
Jul 18, 20232 min read


Digital Drug Tests Targeting Billion-Dollar Market
17.07.2023 - Sightic Analytics has developed an AI software that can determine in real-time if you are influenced by alcohol or drugs....
Lauri Beekmann
Jul 17, 20232 min read


MHF hopes many entities will promote sobriety checks to combat drunk driving
14.07.2023 - Alcohol barriers prevent intoxicated drivers from entering the roads. Until August 7, entities can apply for grants from the...
Lauri Beekmann
Jul 14, 20233 min read


Akan: Alcohol - A Social Glue with a High Price in Norwegian Workplaces?
10.07.2023 - Akan Competence Center, a leading organisation specialising in workplace alcohol culture analysis, has recently unveiled a...
Lauri Beekmann
Jul 10, 20233 min read


IOGT-NTO Submits Congress Statement to Social Minister Jakob Forssmed
06.07.2023 - This past weekend, the IOGT-NTO Congress was held, during which the topic of direct sales of alcohol from producers to the...
Lauri Beekmann
Jul 6, 20231 min read


WHO Europe: Reducing alcohol consumption, the Nordic way
04.07.2023 - Nordic countries have a long history of alcohol consumption, complex challenges with heavy episodic drinking practices, and...
Lauri Beekmann
Jul 4, 20234 min read


Danish Cancer Society: Binge drinking sends 30,000 young people to the ER every year
26.06.2023 - Thousands of young people between the ages of 15 and 24 have ended up in the emergency room due to excessive drinking in the...
Lauri Beekmann
Jun 26, 20233 min read


Alcohol unimportant for Midsummer for over 6 out of 10, but half still drink more in the summer
21.06.2023 - More than half of Swedes drink more alcohol during the holidays compared to the rest of the year. However, at the same time,...
Lauri Beekmann
Jun 21, 20233 min read


No Safe Limit: Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 takes a bold stand on alcohol consumption
20.06.2023 - In an era of changing diets and increasing concern for the health of our planet, the latest edition of the Nordic Nutrition...
Lauri Beekmann
Jun 20, 20232 min read


New Finnish Government proposes major overhaul of alcohol laws to increase market competition
17.06.2023 - The new Finnish coalition government has just approved its coalition agreement, which entails significant changes to the...
Lauri Beekmann
Jun 16, 20233 min read


Early intervention makes a difference for children and parents in families with substance abuse
14.06.2023 - Specialized therapy, parental coaching, and social activities help children and parents from families struggling with...
Lauri Beekmann
Jun 14, 20235 min read


Norway: 1 out of 2 Promote Alcohol on Social Media
12.06.2023 - A new report from the analytics firm Rambøll reveals that roughly half of the surveyed alcohol manufacturers and suppliers...
Lauri Beekmann
Jun 12, 20233 min read


IOGT-NTO mobilizes support for Swedish alcohol monopoly with new petition
09.06.2023 - IOGT-NTO has launched a new petition amidst growing concerns over a proposed shift in Swedish alcohol policy. The proposed...
Lauri Beekmann
Jun 9, 20232 min read


Blue Cross Norway: A growing concern over the rise in cocaine use among youth
02.06.2023 - "We are increasingly worried about the spike in cocaine use among youth," says Camilla Lunde, the head of prevention at Blå...
Lauri Beekmann
Jun 2, 20232 min read


Finland: Minors obtain their alcohol through intermediaries
22.05.2023 - 90% of the alcohol consumed by Finnish young people comes from intermediaries. Most young people find it easy to obtain...
Lauri Beekmann
May 22, 20232 min read


NordAN letter of concern urges protection of Finland's alcohol retail monopoly
19.05.2023 - In a crucial moment for Finland's alcohol policy, discussions are underway regarding possible changes to the country's...
Lauri Beekmann
May 19, 20233 min read
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