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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Feb 33 min read
WHO/Europe highlights Nordic alcohol monopolies as a comprehensive model for reducing alcohol consumption and harm
The Nordic alcohol monopolies have reduced alcohol consumption and harm in Nordic countries, serving as a model for other EU countries.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Jan 303 min read
1 in 5 men in Norway have driven under the influence
1 in 5 men in Norway admit to driving under the influence. Every day, 30 are caught—but many more go undetected. #RoadSafety
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Jan 234 min read
Health and prevention organizations in Iceland believe the State can save billions by preventing private alcohol sales
Health orgs in Iceland urge state to prevent private alcohol sales, citing billions in savings and public health benefits.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Jan 222 min read
Only one in five Danes knows that even small amounts of alcohol increase the risk of cancer
Only 1 in 5 Danes knows even small amounts of alcohol increase cancer risk. Awareness is key to making informed choices about drinking.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Jan 141 min read
EU Commission rejects Finland’s alcohol home delivery law, government to revise
EU rejects Finland's alcohol home delivery law, citing EU law violations. Government to revise by January, reports YLE.fi.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Jan 22 min read
Denmark: New requirements for businesses in alcohol, nicotine, and tobacco industries
New Danish laws strengthen penalties and regulations on alcohol, nicotine, and tobacco sales, focusing on protecting youth.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Dec 17, 20242 min read
Estonia sets new goals with "Alcohol use reduction directions 2025–2035"
Estonia's draft *Alcohol use reduction directions 2025–2035* aims to cut alcohol harm through price hikes, availability limits, and awarenes
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Continued decline in alcohol consumption in Sweden
Alcohol consumption in Sweden has dropped 10% in a decade, with Systembolaget's share rising and cross-border purchases declining.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 1, 20243 min read
High-risk alcohol use is still common, although total consumption has decreased
Although the total consumption of alcohol in Finland has decreased from 2008, risky drinking is still common.
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Lauri Beekmann
Oct 3, 20243 min read
Alcohol romanticization is most common in teenagers' social media feeds
Seven in ten young people encounter alcohol content weekly on social media, normalizing drinking and influencing their perceptions of alcoho
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Lauri Beekmann
Oct 1, 20243 min read
Finns believe alcohol home delivery will increase the workload of child welfare services
Finns fear alcohol home delivery will strain child welfare services, with 75% lacking trust in effective age limit enforcement.
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Lauri Beekmann
Aug 14, 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.
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Lauri Beekmann
Jul 30, 20244 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
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Lauri Beekmann
Jul 15, 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.
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Lauri Beekmann
Jun 17, 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.
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