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Prevention can prevent thousands of hospital admissions and relieve strained healthcare system
09.05.2023 - A recent analysis conducted by the Danish Medical Association reveals that thousands of hospital admissions can be prevented...
Lauri Beekmann
May 9, 20233 min read


NordAN recommends: European conference on effective alcohol marketing regulations
The "Digital Alcohol Marketing in the Spotlight" conference (June 23, Vilnius, Lithuania), organized by EUCAM, the Lithuanian Tobacco and...
Lauri Beekmann
May 4, 20232 min read


Parents fear online drugs, but it's alcohol their teens consume
02.05.2023 - Online drugs are the substances that worry most teenage parents - with over one in four (28 percent) expressing concern -...
Lauri Beekmann
May 2, 20232 min read


Record increase in inquiries to Akan's guidance service
29.04.2023 - Numbers from the first quarter of 2023 reveal a record high in inquiries to Akan Competence Center's guidance phone line....
Lauri Beekmann
Apr 29, 20232 min read


Finnish organizations urge: Now is not the time to increase alcohol availability
27.04.2023 - The central element of a welfare state is welfare itself. Therefore, political decision-making should be guided by actions...
Lauri Beekmann
Apr 27, 20232 min read


Number of Danes with an alcohol problem
26.04.2023 - A new study by the Danish State Institute of Public Health has revealed that approximately 400,000 Danish adults exhibit...
Lauri Beekmann
Apr 26, 20232 min read


Norwegians buy less alcohol in Sweden
Norwegians buy less alcohol in Sweden compared to before the pandemic, according to a new report from CAN.
Lauri Beekmann
Apr 18, 20231 min read


Open Letter to the European Commission on Germany’s plans to legalise Cannabis
17.04.2023 - Germany has recently published a key point paper with proposals for Cannabis Legalisation. As the developments towards...
Lauri Beekmann
Apr 17, 20234 min read


Swedish Social Democrats take initiative to protect alcohol monopoly
14.04.2023 - The Swedish Social Democratic Party is taking action in Parliament to protect the Swedish alcohol monopoly. Legal experts...
Lauri Beekmann
Apr 14, 20232 min read


Fewer Swedes Think It's Wrong to Drive After Drinking a Glass of Wine
10.04.2023 - A recent IQ survey shows that only 72% of Swedes believe it's wrong to drive after having a glass of wine or beer. This...
Lauri Beekmann
Apr 10, 20232 min read


Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Dr. Lena Sharp on Alcohol and Cancer Risk
05.04.2023 - To address the concerning lack of awareness about the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk, we interviewed Dr...
Lauri Beekmann
Apr 5, 20232 min read


Blue Cross Norway: Reduced alcohol consumption has a significant impact on public health
The article highlights Blue Cross's support for the government's efforts in the national alcohol strategy.
Lauri Beekmann
Apr 3, 20232 min read


Survey: Parliamentary candidates would increase funding for drug harm prevention
30.03.2023 - Parliamentary candidates from all parliamentary parties would be willing to increase funding for substance harm prevention,...
Lauri Beekmann
Mar 30, 20233 min read


"Drug Policy for the Future" Conference to take place in Stockholm
29.03.2023 - Stockholm is gearing up to host the "Drug Policy for the Future" conference, a prestigious event set to take place at the...
Lauri Beekmann
Mar 29, 20232 min read


NordAN supports Latvia's proposed alcohol policy amendments
20.03.2023 - The Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network (NordAN) has written a letter to the Prime Minister of Latvia, Mr. Krisjanis...
Lauri Beekmann
Mar 20, 20232 min read


Focus on children and families in alcohol policy decisions
16.03.2023 - Alcohol policy aims to reduce the problems and harm caused to alcohol users, their loved ones, others and society. There is...
Lauri Beekmann
Mar 16, 20233 min read


Even Small Amounts of Alcohol Can Be Harmful to Blood Pressure and the Heart
15.03.2023 - A groundbreaking new report on the link between alcohol, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease shows only negative...
Lauri Beekmann
Mar 15, 20233 min read


THL Survey: Majority of Finns support current alcohol policy
14.03.2023 - According to a survey conducted by THL in January 2023, 53 percent of Finns support the current alcohol policy. Nine percent...
Lauri Beekmann
Mar 14, 20232 min read


Experts gathered to discuss FASD at Fokus FAS conference in Sweden
13.03.2023 - Approximately 60 people, ranging from pediatricians and midwives to psychologists and adoption caseworkers, participated in...
Lauri Beekmann
Mar 13, 20235 min read


Latvia Sends Confiscated Cars of Drunk Drivers to Ukraine
10.03.2023 - Latvia has begun to seize cars from heavily drunk drivers and is sending them to Ukraine. Two hundred cars were confiscated...
Lauri Beekmann
Mar 10, 20231 min read
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