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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.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 1, 20243 min read


Young people skeptical of parents offering alcohol
Most young people think it’s a bad idea for parents to serve alcohol at home before age 18, citing closer parental ties as a deterrent to dr
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Oct 30, 20243 min read


Nine out of ten elderly people report that their doctor does not discuss how alcohol affects health as we age
Nine out of ten elderly people report that their doctor has not discussed how alcohol affects their health as they age, a survey shows.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Oct 27, 20242 min read


Greenlandic MP urges retailers to stop alcohol advertising
Greenland MP Aaja Chemnitz urges retailers to stop alcohol ads, citing the link between alcohol and violent crime in Greenland.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Oct 23, 20242 min read


NordAN's contributions to EU TRIS notifications: balancing public health and EU regulations
NordAN submitted TRIS contributions: opposing Sweden's amendment that weakens alcohol policy and supporting Latvia's stronger public health
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Oct 9, 20244 min read


Danish experts warn government: cuts to substance research will have devastating consequences
"19 Danish experts warn that cutting funds to the Center for Substance Research will harm vulnerable people needing treatment."
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Oct 8, 20242 min read


ID now required in Denmark for online purchases of alcohol, nicotine, e-cigarettes, and tobacco
Denmark now requires ID verification for all online purchases of alcohol, nicotine, e-cigarettes, and tobacco starting October 1, 2024.
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 7, 20242 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
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 3, 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.
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 1, 20243 min read


Latvia bans advertising of prices or discounts of alcoholic beverages in electronic media
The Saeima approved amendments to ban advertising prices and discounts for beer and wine to reduce alcohol consumption and protect youth.
Lauri Beekmann
Sep 30, 20241 min read


Shaping Greenland's future through a comprehensive alcohol policy
Greenland is developing a new alcohol policy with WHO support, focusing on reducing harm, protecting children, and addressing alcohol-relate
Lauri Beekmann
Sep 26, 20244 min read


Norway: It will now hurt to advertise alcohol on social media
Norway enforces fines for illegal alcohol ads on social media, hitting influencers and businesses that break the law.
Lauri Beekmann
Sep 23, 20242 min read


New study: Supermarkets tempt shoppers with alcohol while grocery shopping
New study: Shoppers encounter alcohol 9 times in supermarkets, prompting the Danish Cancer Society to call for stricter regulations.
Lauri Beekmann
Sep 18, 20243 min read


Seven out of ten young people adhere to alcohol agreements with their parents
"7 in 10 young people follow alcohol agreements with parents, showing the importance of dialogue and clear rules, a new survey confirms."
Lauri Beekmann
Sep 11, 20242 min read


Swedish government modifies assignment to Socialstyrelsen on alcohol, drugs, and gambling policy
Swedish government revises Socialstyrelsen's role in supporting policies on alcohol, drugs, doping, tobacco, nicotine, and gambling.
Lauri Beekmann
Sep 10, 20241 min read


FASD in the Nordic countries: A present concern for children’s health
FASD affects thousands of children in the Nordics. Experts urge early diagnosis, awareness, and consistent care to prevent lifelong harm.
Lauri Beekmann
Sep 8, 20244 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
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