Norway’s government has reached a cross-party agreement on the second part of its prevention and treatment reform, keeping drug use illegal while introducing simplified fines for minor offences. Youth under 18 will be referred to advisory units instead. Actis welcomes the move, calling it a step toward more effective and predictable drug policy.

New data from Blå Kors shows a sharp rise in cocaine use among patients, increasing from 28% in 2022 to 37% in 2024. One in four Norwegian youths now consider cocaine as common as alcohol at parties. Blå Kors warns that combining cocaine with alcohol can be highly dangerous and lead to serious health risks.

The Finnish *Pidä kiinni®* treatment model helps parents with substance use disorders and their babies build safer, healthier lives together. A nationwide study shows it improves parent-child interaction and family well-being. Despite proven effectiveness and major societal savings, the program lost state funding in 2025, putting its future at risk.