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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Jan 293 min read
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.
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![Finns believe alcohol home delivery will increase the workload of child welfare services](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ded79_9d1bf97be74c47bfaeb6524e8cb06273~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5ded79_9d1bf97be74c47bfaeb6524e8cb06273~mv2.webp)
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 1, 20243 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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![Cutting funding for substance harm prevention is a misguided value choice](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ded79_8ec450c7f30a49bf839b9bd1db8caaa7~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/5ded79_8ec450c7f30a49bf839b9bd1db8caaa7~mv2.webp)
Lauri Beekmann
Sep 17, 20243 min read
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.
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![Finland: Alcohol costs the public healthcare system up to €1.1 billion annually](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ded79_3f1eca8a58bb4b9e89da07d5a6d28b8b~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/5ded79_3f1eca8a58bb4b9e89da07d5a6d28b8b~mv2.webp)
Lauri Beekmann
Aug 21, 20243 min read
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.
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Lauri Beekmann
May 22, 20243 min read
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
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Lauri Beekmann
May 16, 20243 min read
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
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