NordAN General Assembly adopts resolution to protect Nordic alcohol control policy
NordAN urges Nordics to defend high taxes, ad bans, and monopolies in alcohol policy, prioritizing public health over commercial interests.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
1 day ago2 min read
Launch of a new support tool: "Alkoholpraten.no"
1 in 3 Norwegians worry about a loved one’s drinking. Alkoholpraten.no offers tailored advice to start the tough conversation.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
3 days ago2 min read
CAN report: The more alcohol – the more nicotine
Nicotine use is nearly twice as common among drinkers, with prevalence rising as alcohol consumption increases, reveals a new report.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 121 min read
NordAN General Assembly resolution calls for Nordic and Baltic leadership to redefine WHO’s engagement with the alcohol industry
NordAN urges Nordic-Baltic states to push WHO for clear limits on alcohol industry influence, prioritizing transparency in global health pol
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Lauri Beekmann
Nov 53 min read
Setting the stage: NordAN Oslo Conference
Join us at the NordAN Oslo Conference to explore vital alcohol and drug policy topics, learn from experts, and shape the future together.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 13 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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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Oct 303 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
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Oct 272 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.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Oct 232 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.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Oct 94 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
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Oct 82 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."
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Lauri Beekmann
Oct 72 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.
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Lauri Beekmann
Oct 33 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 13 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
Sep 301 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.
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Lauri Beekmann
Sep 264 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
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Lauri Beekmann
Sep 232 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.
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Lauri Beekmann
Sep 183 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.
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Lauri Beekmann
Sep 112 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."
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Lauri Beekmann
Sep 101 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.
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