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Lauri Beekmann
Jan 17, 20242 min read
More calls to Bris about adult drinking during Christmas and New Year's
Over the holiday, Bris had over 2,600 calls from kids affected by adult drinking, a 13% increase, focusing on mental health and family issue
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Lauri Beekmann
Jan 16, 20243 min read
Critics to the King: Abandon royal warrants for alcohol sellers
Danish NGOs Alkohol & Samfund and Blå Kors urge the royal family to drop alcohol warrants, citing health concerns & societal impact.
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Lauri Beekmann
Jan 9, 20243 min read
Danish Cancer Society: More than four in 10 adults have experienced drinking pressure
44% of Danish adults have felt pressured to drink more alcohol than desired, a Danish Cancer Society study finds, reflecting social norms.
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Lauri Beekmann
Jan 8, 20242 min read
Estonian health organizations challenge proposed reforms in alcohol advertising policies
Estonian health groups oppose reforms allowing more alcohol ad self-regulation, citing public health risks & industry conflict of interest.
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Lauri Beekmann
Jan 4, 20242 min read
Survey in Norway: Every fourth person has considered a dry January
"A dry month improves awareness of alcohol's effects on body and psyche, leading to better sleep, weight loss, and fitness," - T. Lid.
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Lauri Beekmann
Jan 1, 20242 min read
Health is the main reason for participating in a Dry January – feeling more alert without alcohol
01.01.2024 - Over 40 percent of those who participated in Dry January reported doing so for health reasons. Many participants felt more...
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Lauri Beekmann
Dec 13, 20232 min read
One in seven experience unpleasant incidents at the workplace Christmas party
14% faced boundary-crossing behavior at work Christmas parties with alcohol, leading to employee discontent" - Voxmeter survey.
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Lauri Beekmann
Dec 12, 20234 min read
Public Health Community United Against Alcohol-Related Harm in the SANT Report on NCD-s
12.12.2023 - As the European Parliament prepares for the vote on the Subcommittee on Health (SANT)’s Non- Communicable Diseases (NCDs)...
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Lauri Beekmann
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Exhibition in Denmark focuses on children in families with alcohol abuse
Exhibition KUNST GIVER BALLAST focuses on children in families with alcohol abuse, touring Denmark to raise awareness and provide support.
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Lauri Beekmann
Dec 6, 20232 min read
One in five Swedes unaware that early alcohol initiation increases risk of future alcohol problems
Systembolaget's survey: 21% of Swedes unaware early alcohol use raises future risks, showing a shift towards leniency in attitudes since 201
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Lauri Beekmann
Dec 5, 20232 min read
EHYT ry awarded for outstanding contribution to public health
EHYT ry honored with the 2023 Public Health Award by THL for significant efforts in preventing substance abuse and promoting health.
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Lauri Beekmann
Dec 1, 20232 min read
So many burgers do Norwegians drink each year
Norwegians consume 52,000 extra calories yearly from alcohol, equivalent to 242 burgers, 468 ice lollies, or 248 half-liters of Coca Cola.
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Lauri Beekmann
Nov 29, 20233 min read
Older people with alcohol problems improve quality of life through alcohol treatment
Older people with alcohol abuse improve life quality through treatment. Research shows it's never too late to change and gain benefits.
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Lauri Beekmann
Nov 27, 20232 min read
600,000 norwegians admit to drunk driving
27.11.2023 - Driving under the influence can have fatal consequences. Nevertheless, 14 percent, equivalent to 600,000 Norwegians, admit...
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Lauri Beekmann
Nov 24, 20232 min read
The economic and social impact of alcohol consumption in Latvia
24.11.2023 - In a new analysis, Latvia has confronted the economic and social impacts of alcohol consumption head-on. The first of its...
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Lauri Beekmann
Nov 23, 20232 min read
Alcohol-related harms caused Finnish employers losses of at least 500 million euros in 2022
23.11.2023 - Alcohol caused Finnish society costs of at least approximately 1.4 billion euros in 2022. This figure includes the combined...
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Lauri Beekmann
Nov 22, 20232 min read
CAN honors prevention efforts
22.11.2023 - The award for this year's prevention efforts is given to Stefan Ã…berg, ANDTS coordinator for the city of Helsingborg. The...
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Lauri Beekmann
Nov 16, 20232 min read
Danish health organizations criticize new prevention agreement as inadequate for protecting youth
16.11.2023 - Three leading Danish health organizations have expressed strong disappointment in the newly unveiled prevention agreement...
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Lauri Beekmann
Nov 14, 20231 min read
New review of drug prevention in Norway
14.11.2023 - The United Nations Drug Control Agency has reviewed the preventive work in Norway and assessed whether it meets the...
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Lauri Beekmann
Nov 10, 20231 min read
United Against Violence and Drugs - A manifestation in Stockholm
November 11, 2023 - On November 18th, at 4:30 PM, a significant manifestation against violence and drugs is scheduled to take place at...
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