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Parents, leisure activities, and friends must support young people in living a life without substances
Esbjerg joins "United for Youth Life" to promote a substance-free youth environment, inspired by Iceland's successful model.
Lauri Beekmann
Sep 5, 20243 min read


Alko and WHO Collaborate: "Increasing awareness of the link between alcohol and cancer"
Alko and WHO collaborate to raise awareness about the link between alcohol and cancer, aiming to reduce alcohol-related health risks.
Lauri Beekmann
Sep 2, 20244 min read


Health organizations urge government action against illegal online alcohol sales in Iceland
Fifteen Icelandic health organizations call on the government to address the public health threat of increased online alcohol sales.
Lauri Beekmann
Aug 29, 20243 min read


Low concern among parents about their teenagers drinking alcohol despite risks
7 in 10 high schoolers in Sweden drink alcohol, but only 1 in 10 parents are worried about it, despite the risks, a survey reveals.
Lauri Beekmann
Aug 26, 20244 min read


Finland: Alcohol costs the public healthcare system up to €1.1 billion annually
Alcohol costs the public healthcare system up to €1.1 billion annually, burdening Finland's wellbeing services counties.
Lauri Beekmann
Aug 21, 20243 min read


Alcohol guidelines included in new Norwegian dietary recommendations
New Norwegian dietary guidelines advise minimizing alcohol intake due to health risks, noting no level of alcohol consumption is truly safe.
Lauri Beekmann
Aug 20, 20242 min read


Majority wants to ban alcohol sales at youth educational institutions
Majority of Danes believe draft beer should be banned for individuals under 18 at high school parties.
Lauri Beekmann
Aug 14, 20242 min read


Every other person negatively affected by others' summer drinking
Half of Swedes are negatively impacted by others' summer drinking; 58% drink more and 20% question their own habits, says IQ's survey.
Lauri Beekmann
Aug 12, 20243 min read


More and more Finnish adolescents have never used alcohol, but e-cigarette and nicotine pouch use is common
Declining trends in alcohol use, heavy drinking, daily smoking, and cannabis experimentation among Finnish ninth-graders from 1995 to 2024.
Lauri Beekmann
Aug 8, 20244 min read


Lancet Commission reveals new findings on dementia: Following 13 recommendations can prevent or delay nearly half of all dementia cases
Following 13 recommendations can prevent or delay nearly half of all dementia cases, including managing alcohol consumption.
Lauri Beekmann
Aug 7, 20245 min read


WHO: Adults in the European Region consume on average 9.2 litres of pure alcohol every year
There has been little progress in reducing alcohol consumption in Europe, says WHO. The WHO European Region consumes the most alcohol per ca
Lauri Beekmann
Jul 30, 20244 min read


New survey: One in three Danes abstains from alcohol
Nearly 35% of Danes chose to abstain from alcohol last year, indicating a shift in drinking culture, according to a Voxmeter survey.
Lauri Beekmann
Jul 24, 20242 min read


TUBA launches new concept: Now young people can join group therapy online
TUBA launches online group therapy for young people (18-24) from substance-abuse affected families, making help accessible regardless of loc
Lauri Beekmann
Jul 18, 20242 min read


Nearly half of Oslo residents have witnessed intoxicated adults with children: Adults urged to speak up
47% of Oslo residents have seen intoxicated adults with children during holidays. Av-og-til urges people to speak up to protect the kids.
Lauri Beekmann
Jul 15, 20242 min read


DENMARK: More than one-third of shops sold illegally to minors
Over a third of Danish shops sold alcohol, nicotine, or tobacco to minors in new inspections. 34% of stores violated age restrictions.
Lauri Beekmann
Jul 4, 20242 min read


IOGT-NTO comments on government's alcohol tax reduction: "Let alcohol policy fulfill its purpose – to protect our public health"
IOGT-NTO criticizes government's alcohol tax cut, urging policy to protect public health and reduce harm, citing evidence of tax effectivene
Lauri Beekmann
Jul 3, 20241 min read


New report highlights the impact of cannabis on children
New report highlights how cannabis affects children, urging a child-centric approach in drug policies to protect their rights and well-being
Lauri Beekmann
Jun 28, 20243 min read


LATVIA: Social Affairs Committee supports a bill to reduce alcohol consumption in society
Latvia's Social Affairs Committee backs a bill to curb alcohol use, limiting sale hours and banning certain promotions to improve public hea
Lauri Beekmann
Jun 18, 20242 min read


Total alcohol consumption continued to decline in Finland in 2023 – significant regional differences in sales
Total alcohol consumption in Finland decreased by 2.4% in 2023, with retail sales dropping and on-premises consumption slightly increasing.
Lauri Beekmann
Jun 17, 20242 min read


WHO Europe: Just four industries cause 2.7 million deaths in the European Region every year
New WHO report highlights how big industry fuels chronic diseases, obstructs health policy and targets vulnerable people
Lauri Beekmann
Jun 14, 20245 min read
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