Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network

As a network NordAN advocates the prevention and reducing of alcohol- and drug related harm through effective evidence based alcohol- and drug policy in the Nordic and Baltic countries and in the entire Northern dimension region of Europe.
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Norway: how many would stop a drunk driver?

One out of five young people in Norway does not think they would stop a drunk driver from driving a car. These…
February 11, 2019

Alcohol policy: Sweden’s Groundhog day

“Groundhog day” is a film from the 90’s about a man that gets stuck reliving the same day over and…
February 04, 2019

Comment: Lufthansa might give alcohol to your underaged child

I was flying with Lufthansa this week, to and from the WHO Europe´s consultation on the implementation of the alcohol…
February 01, 2019

Norway: The Directorate of Health wants to ban wine in boxes

The Norwegian Directorate of Health wants to ban large wine cartons and believes that this will reduce Norwegians’ alcohol consumption….
January 25, 2019

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