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New figures from TUBA: Addiction runs in families
Addiction runs in families—47% of TUBA’s young clients also have grandparents with alcohol problems. Prevention is key.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Mar 313 min read


Survey: Finns believe home delivery of alcohol threatens the wellbeing of children and families
63% of Finns say alcohol home delivery harms children and families—most oppose plans to increase alcohol availability.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Mar 253 min read


New age limits for alcohol sales to 16-17-year-olds in Denmark: Enters into force on 1 April 2025
From 1 April 2025, drinks over 6% alcohol can no longer be sold to under-18s in Denmark. New age limits and fines apply.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Mar 242 min read


Finland: Assessment highlights impacts of expanding wine sales
KKV warns that expanding wine sales to grocery stores could raise alcohol consumption, with social costs exceeding tax revenue gains.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Mar 204 min read


Sweden: Continued decline in alcohol consumption in 2024
Alcohol consumption in Sweden fell by 2.3% in 2024, driven by reduced online and smuggled alcohol purchases, according to CAN.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Mar 182 min read


Your boss is probably hungover more often than you
14% of Norwegian employees report reduced work efficiency due to alcohol. Managers are most affected, with 24% admitting lower productivity.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Mar 132 min read


Population's opinions on alcohol policy have further tightened – fewer people support wine sales in grocery stores
Support for wine sales in Finnish grocery stores continues to decline, reflecting tightening public opinion on alcohol policy.
Lauri Beekmann
Mar 122 min read


Helsinki's Tsemppi model awarded: 77% of elderly participants reduced alcohol use
Helsinki's Tsemppi model helps elderly reduce alcohol use and improve mental well-being, with 77% drinking less after rehab.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Mar 112 min read


Intoxicated drivers cause over one-third of fatal road traffic accidents in Finland
Intoxicated drivers caused 37% of fatal crashes in Finland (2014–2023), with two-thirds showing signs of substance dependence.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Mar 63 min read


Alkohol & Samfund: Danes believe we drink too much
3 out of 4 Danes believe alcohol consumption is too high, with strong support for banning alcohol marketing on social media and in sports.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Mar 33 min read


More drunk drivers stopped by Swedish Customs
Swedish Customs stopped 760 drunk drivers in 2024, a 24% rise. Concern grows over intoxicated truck drivers at border crossings.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Feb 242 min read


Organizations: Substance abuse is a significant problem for municipalities and wellbeing services counties – see how much alcohol costs your local healthcare system
Substance abuse poses major costs to Finnish municipalities; alcohol alone burdens healthcare. Prevention is key, say organizations.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Feb 172 min read


Norwegian band Ballinciaga faces penalty notice for serious violations of the Alcohol Act
Ballinciaga faces a 2.4M NOK fine for illegal alcohol ads targeting youth, violating Norway’s strict Alcohol Act.
Lauri Beekmann
Feb 133 min read


NordAN Open Day in Stockholm: Examining alcohol availability and Nordic cooperation
NordAN Open Day explored alcohol policy challenges in the Nordics, highlighting risks to monopolies and the need for stronger cooperation.
Lauri Beekmann
Feb 123 min read


Alcohol and cancer: insights from the EU Country Cancer Profiles Synthesis Report 2025
Alcohol is a major cancer risk in the EU; reducing consumption could prevent 1M cases by 2050, according to the 2025 cancer report.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Feb 103 min read


WHO/Europe highlights Nordic alcohol monopolies as a comprehensive model for reducing alcohol consumption and harm
The Nordic alcohol monopolies have reduced alcohol consumption and harm in Nordic countries, serving as a model for other EU countries.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Feb 33 min read


1 in 5 men in Norway have driven under the influence
1 in 5 men in Norway admit to driving under the influence. Every day, 30 are caught—but many more go undetected. #RoadSafety
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Jan 303 min read


Young people find low-threshold support for substance abuse – the future of the helpline is under threat
More young adults seek help from EHYT's substance abuse helpline, but funding cuts threaten its 24/7 availability.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Jan 293 min read


Health and prevention organizations in Iceland believe the State can save billions by preventing private alcohol sales
Health orgs in Iceland urge state to prevent private alcohol sales, citing billions in savings and public health benefits.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Jan 234 min read


Only one in five Danes knows that even small amounts of alcohol increase the risk of cancer
Only 1 in 5 Danes knows even small amounts of alcohol increase cancer risk. Awareness is key to making informed choices about drinking.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Jan 222 min read
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