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Hundreds of thousands of children in Sweden grow up in families with addiction or harmful substance use – without getting help
Hundreds of thousands of children in Sweden grow up in families affected by addiction or harmful substance use, but only a fraction receive help from municipalities. According to Junis’s new report, over 260,000 children may need support, yet just one percent received any assistance in 2024. The organization urges stronger collaboration and political responsibility to ensure vulnerable children get timely help.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
2 hours ago2 min read
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MHF demands an end to driving license revocation for high PEth values – calls for mandatory alcohol interlocks
MHF demands an end to driving license revocation for addiction, advocating for prescribed alcohol interlocks instead. They argue this improves road safety, as revoking licenses for those with alcohol abuse often leads to continued unlicensed driving. MHF urges the Swedish Transport Agency and doctors to be able to prescribe interlocks, citing research and a potential EU directive change supporting this for individuals with alcohol dependence if an interlock is used.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
May 193 min read
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IOGT-NTO welcomes lobby register proposal – but warns of loopholes
IOGT-NTO welcomes the proposal for a Swedish lobby register as a step toward greater transparency but warns it risks being ineffective if key meetings are excluded. “Citizens have the right to know who influences our decisions,” says president Lucas Nilsson.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
May 82 min read
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Drug prices in Sweden mapped in new report
Sweden’s new report on drug prices shows that despite global disruptions since 2020, street and wholesale prices for drugs have not increased. Adjusted for inflation, prices have actually declined, indicating high availability and a resilient drug market.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
May 62 min read
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IOGT-NTO: Vote No to farm sales to protect public health
IOGT-NTO urges a no-vote on farm sales of alcohol to protect public health. Introducing farm sales would gamble with people's lives and health, undermining Sweden's strongest protection against alcohol's harmful effects. Systembolaget saves 1,500 lives annually by limiting availability and profit interests.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Apr 221 min read
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Risky drinking among young men has halved in 20 years
Risky drinking among young men in Sweden has halved in 20 years, while it’s rising among those over 45—especially older women.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Apr 103 min read
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Alcohol-related harm in children may be underestimated
Signs of alcohol harm found in 1 in 20 children in Swedish pilot study—suggesting fetal exposure may be more common than assumed.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Apr 82 min read
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Sweden: Continued decline in alcohol consumption in 2024
Alcohol consumption in Sweden fell by 2.3% in 2024, driven by reduced online and smuggled alcohol purchases, according to CAN.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Mar 182 min read
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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.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Dec 9, 20242 min read
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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
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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
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