A new Helsinki study finds that risky alcohol use is now most common among older employees. More than one in three working residents aged 50–64 drink at risky levels, while alcohol problems have declined much more sharply among younger age groups.

Akan director argues that problematic alcohol use in politics should not only be treated as a matter of individual behaviour. The Storting is also a workplace, and early, caring leadership is essential when concerns arise.

Rise in workplace cocaine use concerns, with more cases reported to Akan. Linked to risky alcohol use, prevention efforts can address both.