Declining trends in alcohol use, heavy drinking, daily smoking, and cannabis experimentation among Finnish ninth-graders from 1995 to 2024.

Following 13 recommendations can prevent or delay nearly half of all dementia cases, including managing alcohol consumption.

There has been little progress in reducing alcohol consumption in Europe, says WHO. The WHO European Region consumes the most alcohol per ca

Nearly 35% of Danes chose to abstain from alcohol last year, indicating a shift in drinking culture, according to a Voxmeter survey.

TUBA launches online group therapy for young people (18-24) from substance-abuse affected families, making help accessible regardless of loc

47% of Oslo residents have seen intoxicated adults with children during holidays. Av-og-til urges people to speak up to protect the kids.

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.