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NordAN resolution 2021 – Effective alcohol policies are hampered by industry interference
NordAN General Assembly raised the problem of alcohol industry interference in alcohol policy and adopted the following resolution on November…
November 24, 2021 -
The rise and fall of the Norwegian drug policy reform
A drug policy reform that once was lauded as “the biggest social reform in Norway in decades” failed to get…
November 03, 2021 -
Young drivers: call for EU to mandate zero-tolerance alcohol and drug limits and graduated driving licences
The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) is calling on the European Union to improve the safety of young drivers through…
October 28, 2021 -
Alcohol is one of the biggest risk factors for breast cancer
Simply reducing alcohol consumption can greatly reduce the risks, says WHO/Europe.
October 21, 2021 -
Corporate influence linked to slow implementation of public health policies globally
Implementation of WHO’s recommended public health policies on alcohol, unhealthy foods and tobacco has been slow globally, according to a…
October 20, 2021 -
NORWAY: Young people drinking less often during the pandemic
According to this spring’s drug survey, the number of young people aged 16-24 who say they drink alcohol weekly has…
October 01, 2021 -
5000 alcohol-related cancer deaths could be prevented every year by doubling alcohol taxes in the European Region, says WHO/Europe
An estimated 10 700 new cancer cases and 4850 alcohol-related cancer deaths could be avoided annually in the WHO European…
September 22, 2021 -
REMARK: About the upcoming NordAN conference
It has been a while since we last met in person. We are, however, a network, and close communication is…
September 20, 2021 -
Sweden: Only a minority of those with alcohol use disorders receives medication
Only a minority of Swedes with alcohol use disorders are prescribed alcohol medication, a situation that has remained largely unchanged…
September 12, 2021