Young people drink less, but spirits dominate. Most get alcohol from older peers, not smugglers, says CAN’s school survey 2024.

Drug-related deaths among Finnish youth nearly doubled in 2023, with 91 under-25s lost—a record high, per Statistics Finland.

Nordic experts stress the need for evidence-based, public health-focused drug policies to counter rising global legalization trends.

NordAN urges Nordics to defend high taxes, ad bans, and monopolies in alcohol policy, prioritizing public health over commercial interests.

1 in 3 Norwegians worry about a loved one’s drinking. Alkoholpraten.no offers tailored advice to start the tough conversation.

Nicotine use is nearly twice as common among drinkers, with prevalence rising as alcohol consumption increases, reveals a new report.

Youth anxiety and binge drinking remain high; online alcohol purchases are rising, with more teens also receiving alcohol from parents.

NordAN urges Nordic-Baltic states to push WHO for clear limits on alcohol industry influence, prioritizing transparency in global health pol

NordAN 2024 in Oslo tackled alcohol and drug policy challenges, adopted resolutions, elected the board, and set Riga as host for 2025.

Join us at the NordAN Oslo Conference to explore vital alcohol and drug policy topics, learn from experts, and shape the future together.

Week 45 highlights national effort to support children & families affected by alcohol/drug addiction. Features films, digital seminar with e

Although the total consumption of alcohol in Finland has decreased from 2008, risky drinking is still common.

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

Professor Elisabet Jerlhag Holm’s pioneering research on gut-brain peptides in addiction earns her the CAN Drug Research Award 2024.

Nine out of ten elderly people report that their doctor has not discussed how alcohol affects their health as they age, a survey shows.

Greenland MP Aaja Chemnitz urges retailers to stop alcohol ads, citing the link between alcohol and violent crime in Greenland.

Proposed changes to Finland's alcohol law could weaken oversight, increasing the risk of illicit trade and alcohol-related harms.

Rise in workplace cocaine use concerns, with more cases reported to Akan. Linked to risky alcohol use, prevention efforts can address both.

Finnish gov't proposes allowing alcohol home delivery, but concerns rise over age limit enforcement and increased strain on child welfare se

NordAN submitted TRIS contributions: opposing Sweden's amendment that weakens alcohol policy and supporting Latvia's stronger public health