Over a third of Danish shops sold alcohol, nicotine, or tobacco to minors in new inspections. 34% of stores violated age restrictions.

IOGT-NTO criticizes government's alcohol tax cut, urging policy to protect public health and reduce harm, citing evidence of tax effectivene

New report highlights how cannabis affects children, urging a child-centric approach in drug policies to protect their rights and well-being

Latvia's Social Affairs Committee backs a bill to curb alcohol use, limiting sale hours and banning certain promotions to improve public hea

Total alcohol consumption in Finland decreased by 2.4% in 2023, with retail sales dropping and on-premises consumption slightly increasing.

New WHO report highlights how big industry fuels chronic diseases, obstructs health policy and targets vulnerable people

New report shows young people drink less, view alcohol as seedy, and prioritize a healthy lifestyle, marking a historic shift in attitudes.

One in six Danes skip work events due to excessive alcohol, says a survey. 40% find alcohol too dominant at these gatherings.

Greenland's Department of Health and WHO/Europe collaborate on developing a multi-year evidence-based alcohol policy with broad stakeholder

ETAK proposes a total ban on alcohol advertising in Estonia to reduce health risks and protect vulnerable groups, supported by major health

Systembolaget's monopoly is at risk as the government pushes for farm sales, potentially violating EU law and increasing alcohol harm.

Copenhagen mayor criticizes slow response to youth opioid use as new study shows a rise in experimentation among young people in the city.

EU elections are pivotal for shaping public health policies, including alcohol regulation, to reduce harms and promote a healthier Europe.

2023 stats: Alcohol consumption down, but morbidity rates up. Alcohol dependence and related diseases increased.

89,000 Finnish minors have a biological parent with a severe substance abuse problem, affecting 8.7% of all minors, says a THL study.

Alcohol causes significant health risks in Finland, leading to over 37,000 life years lost annually, impacting national economy and public h

Illegal online alcohol sales undermine Iceland's public health goals and threaten ÁTVR's operations, warns CEO Ívar J. Arndal.

Nearly half of minors obtain alcohol via social media, making it easy for them to access substances. Survey by EHYT ry: 40% use social media

Greater acceptance of saying no to alcohol among youth, but peer pressure remains high, with 72% expecting to drink during graduation period

Saeima rejects raising the purchase age for alcohol to 20, opts to restrict sales hours instead.