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THL and Päijät-Häme will pilot blood testing trial to screen for use of intoxicants by pregnant women
The Finnish Institute for Welfare and Health (THL) and the Welfare District of Päijät-Häme (PHHYKY) are piloting a screening trial…
April 10, 2021 -
Cheaper chocolate and alcohol are a public health setback
Norway’s budget settlement between the government and the Progress Party resulted in getting rid of the sugar tax for chocolate…
April 05, 2021 -
What and how much can we compare between countries? The DATA PROBLEM
Alcohol per capita consumption level is the primary measurement used to measure the alcohol consumption differences between countries. Governments are…
March 24, 2021 -
Norway ramps up support to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
Norway has signed a two-year agreement with World Health Organization (WHO) for an amount of 220 Million NOK (US$ 26…
March 19, 2021 -
Swedish Drug Policy Centre: Decriminalisation of Drugs
The Swedish Drug Policy Centre (NPC) has published an English translation of a new report on the decriminalisation of drugs…
March 18, 2021 -
Actis: New alcohol strategy has disappointingly few measures
“Actis has long called for a holistic view of alcohol policy. Now the strategy is finally here, but we are disappointed…
March 17, 2021 -
Alcohol and cancer: Warnings needed to be seen to be effective
Introducing prominent health warnings on alcohol products could be effective in increasing awareness of the potential harms of drinking, according…
March 10, 2021 -
Nordic and Baltic Charter on alcohol and cancer: People have the right to know
At its meeting on 25 February, NordAN board adopted the Nordic and Baltic Charter on Alcohol and Cancer, which aims…
March 01, 2021 -
Norway: Help, not punishment for drug use
The Norwegian Government proposes that use and possession of smaller quantities of illicit drugs for personal use no longer shall…
February 26, 2021