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Rising trend in Norway: More patients with cocaine addiction
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.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
May 142 min read
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Survey: Finns believe home delivery of alcohol threatens the wellbeing of children and families
63% of Finns say alcohol home delivery harms children and families—most oppose plans to increase alcohol availability.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Mar 253 min read
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Young people find low-threshold support for substance abuse – the future of the helpline is under threat
More young adults seek help from EHYT's substance abuse helpline, but funding cuts threaten its 24/7 availability.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Jan 293 min read
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In Finland, 89,000 minors have or have had a biological parent with a severe substance abuse problem
89,000 Finnish minors have a biological parent with a severe substance abuse problem, affecting 8.7% of all minors, says a THL study.
Lauri Beekmann
May 28, 20242 min read
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