On April 10, the Norwegian government presented Part II of its prevention and treatment reform in the field of drug policy. The proposed legislation addresses the criminal and procedural aspects of the reform, aiming to ensure that individuals with serious and long-term drug problems are not punished for their illness. At the same time, the government maintains that drug use should remain illegal to prevent initiation, particularly among youth.

Risky drinking among young men in Sweden has halved in 20 years, while it’s rising among those over 45—especially older women.

Signs of alcohol harm found in 1 in 20 children in Swedish pilot study—suggesting fetal exposure may be more common than assumed.

EHYT urges the Finnish government to rethink substance and gambling policy: more prevention, less availability, and fairer taxation.

Addiction runs in families—47% of TUBA’s young clients also have grandparents with alcohol problems. Prevention is key.

63% of Finns say alcohol home delivery harms children and families—most oppose plans to increase alcohol availability.

From 1 April 2025, drinks over 6% alcohol can no longer be sold to under-18s in Denmark. New age limits and fines apply.

KKV warns that expanding wine sales to grocery stores could raise alcohol consumption, with social costs exceeding tax revenue gains.

Alcohol consumption in Sweden fell by 2.3% in 2024, driven by reduced online and smuggled alcohol purchases, according to CAN.

14% of Norwegian employees report reduced work efficiency due to alcohol. Managers are most affected, with 24% admitting lower productivity.

Support for wine sales in Finnish grocery stores continues to decline, reflecting tightening public opinion on alcohol policy.

Helsinki's Tsemppi model helps elderly reduce alcohol use and improve mental well-being, with 77% drinking less after rehab.

Intoxicated drivers caused 37% of fatal crashes in Finland (2014–2023), with two-thirds showing signs of substance dependence.

3 out of 4 Danes believe alcohol consumption is too high, with strong support for banning alcohol marketing on social media and in sports.

Swedish Customs stopped 760 drunk drivers in 2024, a 24% rise. Concern grows over intoxicated truck drivers at border crossings.

Substance abuse poses major costs to Finnish municipalities; alcohol alone burdens healthcare. Prevention is key, say organizations.

Ballinciaga faces a 2.4M NOK fine for illegal alcohol ads targeting youth, violating Norway’s strict Alcohol Act.

NordAN Open Day explored alcohol policy challenges in the Nordics, highlighting risks to monopolies and the need for stronger cooperation.

Alcohol is a major cancer risk in the EU; reducing consumption could prevent 1M cases by 2050, according to the 2025 cancer report.

The Nordic alcohol monopolies have reduced alcohol consumption and harm in Nordic countries, serving as a model for other EU countries.