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EHYT's corrective package for the government’s mid-term review: four observations on Prime Minister Orpo’s substance use and gambling policy
EHYT urges the Finnish government to rethink substance and gambling policy: more prevention, less availability, and fairer taxation.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Apr 25 min read
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Organizations: Substance abuse is a significant problem for municipalities and wellbeing services counties – see how much alcohol costs your local healthcare system
Substance abuse poses major costs to Finnish municipalities; alcohol alone burdens healthcare. Prevention is key, say organizations.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Feb 172 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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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
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Cutting funding for substance harm prevention is a misguided value choice
Funding cuts to substance abuse prevention undermine cost-effective solutions and increase future costs, warn Finnish health organizations.
Lauri Beekmann
Sep 17, 20243 min read
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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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Alcohol is a greater killer in Finland than previously thought: 37,000 life years lost annually due to alcohol-related causes
Alcohol causes significant health risks in Finland, leading to over 37,000 life years lost annually, impacting national economy and public h
Lauri Beekmann
May 22, 20243 min read
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Survey: Nearly half of minors obtain their alcohol through social media
Nearly half of minors obtain alcohol via social media, making it easy for them to access substances. Survey by EHYT ry: 40% use social media
Lauri Beekmann
May 16, 20243 min read
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