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Launch of a new support tool: "Alkoholpraten.no"
1 in 3 Norwegians worry about a loved one’s drinking. Alkoholpraten.no offers tailored advice to start the tough conversation.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 20, 20242 min read


CAN report: The more alcohol – the more nicotine
Nicotine use is nearly twice as common among drinkers, with prevalence rising as alcohol consumption increases, reveals a new report.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Anxiety and binge drinking among youth remain prevalent – alcohol is increasingly purchased online
Youth anxiety and binge drinking remain high; online alcohol purchases are rising, with more teens also receiving alcohol from parents.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 14, 20243 min read


NordAN General Assembly resolution calls for Nordic and Baltic leadership to redefine WHO’s engagement with the alcohol industry
NordAN urges Nordic-Baltic states to push WHO for clear limits on alcohol industry influence, prioritizing transparency in global health pol
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 12, 20241 min read


NordAN 2024 conference and General Assembly emphasize transparency and Nordic-Baltic collaboration
NordAN 2024 in Oslo tackled alcohol and drug policy challenges, adopted resolutions, elected the board, and set Riga as host for 2025.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 11, 20242 min read


Setting the stage: NordAN Oslo Conference
Join us at the NordAN Oslo Conference to explore vital alcohol and drug policy topics, learn from experts, and shape the future together.
Lauri Beekmann
Nov 5, 20243 min read


Week 45: National awareness week for risk use/abuse of alcohol and drugs
Week 45 highlights national effort to support children & families affected by alcohol/drug addiction. Features films, digital seminar with e
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 5, 20242 min read


High-risk alcohol use is still common, although total consumption has decreased
Although the total consumption of alcohol in Finland has decreased from 2008, risky drinking is still common.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 1, 20243 min read


Young people skeptical of parents offering alcohol
Most young people think it’s a bad idea for parents to serve alcohol at home before age 18, citing closer parental ties as a deterrent to dr
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Oct 30, 20243 min read


The CAN Drug Research Award for 2024
Professor Elisabet Jerlhag Holm’s pioneering research on gut-brain peptides in addiction earns her the CAN Drug Research Award 2024.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Oct 29, 20242 min read


Nine out of ten elderly people report that their doctor does not discuss how alcohol affects health as we age
Nine out of ten elderly people report that their doctor has not discussed how alcohol affects their health as they age, a survey shows.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Oct 27, 20242 min read


Greenlandic MP urges retailers to stop alcohol advertising
Greenland MP Aaja Chemnitz urges retailers to stop alcohol ads, citing the link between alcohol and violent crime in Greenland.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Oct 23, 20242 min read


Changes to alcohol legislation increase the risk of illicit trade
Proposed changes to Finland's alcohol law could weaken oversight, increasing the risk of illicit trade and alcohol-related harms.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Oct 15, 20242 min read


Akan: Increased concern over cocaine use in the workplace
Rise in workplace cocaine use concerns, with more cases reported to Akan. Linked to risky alcohol use, prevention efforts can address both.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Oct 14, 20241 min read


Finnish Government proposes allowing alcohol home delivery and online sales
Finnish gov't proposes allowing alcohol home delivery, but concerns rise over age limit enforcement and increased strain on child welfare se
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Oct 10, 20244 min read


NordAN's contributions to EU TRIS notifications: balancing public health and EU regulations
NordAN submitted TRIS contributions: opposing Sweden's amendment that weakens alcohol policy and supporting Latvia's stronger public health
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Oct 9, 20244 min read


Danish experts warn government: cuts to substance research will have devastating consequences
"19 Danish experts warn that cutting funds to the Center for Substance Research will harm vulnerable people needing treatment."
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Oct 8, 20242 min read


ID now required in Denmark for online purchases of alcohol, nicotine, e-cigarettes, and tobacco
Denmark now requires ID verification for all online purchases of alcohol, nicotine, e-cigarettes, and tobacco starting October 1, 2024.
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 7, 20242 min read


Alcohol romanticization is most common in teenagers' social media feeds
Seven in ten young people encounter alcohol content weekly on social media, normalizing drinking and influencing their perceptions of alcoho
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Finns believe alcohol home delivery will increase the workload of child welfare services
Finns fear alcohol home delivery will strain child welfare services, with 75% lacking trust in effective age limit enforcement.
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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