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BIG STORY: The growing issue of alcohol and flying
Alcohol-related problems in the context of flying are getting more and more usual and also more attention through media. In…
January 18, 2019 -
Alko sales tumble as consumers turn elsewhere for strong beer and long drinks
Alcohol sales by state-owned liquor retailer Alko fell considerably last year, likely driven by more relaxed booze laws that permitted…
January 11, 2019 -
Estonia: Record quantity of drugs sent by mail in 2018
The Tax and Customs Board (MTA) intercepted altogether 742 parcels containing narcotic substances, which is a new record and indicative…
January 09, 2019 -
Baltic EU Member States spend highest share of household expenditure on alcohol
In 2017, households in the European Union (EU) spent 1.6% of their total consumption expenditure on alcoholic beverages. This represents…
January 03, 2019 -
Year in Review – 2018
The year 2018 was another year full of important changes in alcohol and drug field in the Nordic and Baltic region….
December 26, 2018 -
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
We wish all our members and partners the best possible Christmas season. These days are full of joy and happiness,…
December 21, 2018 -
Risk of cancer: occupational or lifestyle choices?
Earlier this month The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health published a study titled “Variation in Nordic Work-Related Cancer…
December 20, 2018 -
Children of problem drinkers more likely to marry someone with a drinking problem
Children of parents who have alcohol use disorder are more likely to get married under the age of 25, less…
December 18, 2018 -
What is a healthy relationship with alcohol?
That was a question I was asked to respond at the 8th European Alcohol Policy Conference that took place in…
December 10, 2018