Lauri Beekmann
@lauribeekmann.bsky.social
Executive Director at NordAN (Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network) | Advocating for evidence-based alcohol and drug policies across the Nordic and Baltic region | Focused on public health, prevention, and awareness.
Communities in South Africa march to Parliament today demanding action on alcohol harm. Increasing excise tax, zero tolerance for drink driving, and protecting policy from industry influence can save lives. Behind every bottle is a cost.
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The True Cost of Alcohol
Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 address links alcohol harm to broader issues in South Africa. SAAPA calls for reforms, including excise tax increases on alcohol, to reduce consumption and protect comm…
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February 18, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Communities in South Africa march to Parliament today demanding action on alcohol harm. Increasing excise tax, zero tolerance for drink driving, and protecting policy from industry influence can save lives. Behind every bottle is a cost.
alcoholcampaign.org/2026/02/18/t...
alcoholcampaign.org/2026/02/18/t...
Swedish inquiry SOU 2026:7 confirms that the retail monopoly and alcohol tax remain key tools for limiting consumption and reducing alcohol related harm. Government to consider next steps. #AlcoholPolicy #PublicHealth
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Swedish government inquiry: retail monopoly and alcohol tax remain central to public health policy
A new Swedish government inquiry concludes that the retail monopoly and alcohol tax remain central tools for reducing alcohol related harm and protecting public health.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Swedish inquiry SOU 2026:7 confirms that the retail monopoly and alcohol tax remain key tools for limiting consumption and reducing alcohol related harm. Government to consider next steps. #AlcoholPolicy #PublicHealth
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Real roads don’t reset. Drink or drug-driving is a dangerous game, even one drink can slow reactions and judgement, and alcohol can still be in your system the next morning. Safest approach, if you’re driving, do not drink at all. #ArriveAlive
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Real Roads Don’t Reset
The Scottish Government’s road safety campaign emphasizes that real roads don’t reset, targeting young drivers with messages about the dangers of driving under the influence and the las…
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February 17, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Real roads don’t reset. Drink or drug-driving is a dangerous game, even one drink can slow reactions and judgement, and alcohol can still be in your system the next morning. Safest approach, if you’re driving, do not drink at all. #ArriveAlive
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Eckhart Tolle on alcohol: when consciousness drops, unconscious patterns take over. Promises alone are not enough if awareness is not there to sustain them. A thought-provoking take on addiction, self-control and the role of presence.
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Alcohol, unconsciousness and the cycle of self-destruction
Eckhart Tolle discusses alcohol as a shift in consciousness, suggesting it lowers awareness and triggers unconscious patterns. He emphasizes that lasting change requires deeper awareness, not mere …
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February 16, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Eckhart Tolle on alcohol: when consciousness drops, unconscious patterns take over. Promises alone are not enough if awareness is not there to sustain them. A thought-provoking take on addiction, self-control and the role of presence.
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EU Parliament adopted its #WorldCancerDay resolution but rejected a “no safe level” alcohol amendment. Final text keeps softer WHO/IARC wording. Vote revealed cross-party splits on alcohol–cancer framing. #EUPolitics #AlcoholPolicy
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European Parliament backs cancer resolution, rejects stronger alcohol wording
The European Parliament adopted its World Cancer Day resolution on 12 February 2026, but rejected amendments that would have strengthened the wording on alcohol and cancer. A proposal to state that “n...
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February 15, 2026 at 3:26 PM
EU Parliament adopted its #WorldCancerDay resolution but rejected a “no safe level” alcohol amendment. Final text keeps softer WHO/IARC wording. Vote revealed cross-party splits on alcohol–cancer framing. #EUPolitics #AlcoholPolicy
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Alcohol News - 7/2026
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February 13, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Alcohol News - 7/2026
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New IQ report: 2 in 3 young adults say alcohol makes flirting easier, yet many prefer partners who mostly live sober. Confidence, risk, and changing norms around dating and alcohol collide.
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IQ report: alcohol still shapes young people’s dating lives
A recent IQ report reveals alcohol’s significant influence in young Swedes’ dating lives, highlighting its dual role as both a confidence booster and a source of risks. Many prefer sobe…
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February 13, 2026 at 8:09 AM
New IQ report: 2 in 3 young adults say alcohol makes flirting easier, yet many prefer partners who mostly live sober. Confidence, risk, and changing norms around dating and alcohol collide.
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It’s #COAWeek2026! 🌍 This week, we shine a light on the "hidden hurt" of children living with parental alcohol problems. Let’s break the silence, share the "Seven Cs," and ensure the next generation knows help is always available. 🤝💙 #COAWeek
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Global campaign shines light on the “Hidden Hurt” during COA Week 2026
Children of Alcoholics (COA) Week 2026 highlights the challenges faced by children of addicted parents, emphasizing support, connection, and breaking intergenerational trauma through global advocac…
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February 12, 2026 at 7:27 AM
It’s #COAWeek2026! 🌍 This week, we shine a light on the "hidden hurt" of children living with parental alcohol problems. Let’s break the silence, share the "Seven Cs," and ensure the next generation knows help is always available. 🤝💙 #COAWeek
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In Ashburton, Mid Canterbury (a rural area on New Zealand’s South Island), ACAD is asking 133 locals: “What would you say to someone about to get behind the wheel drunk?” A simple question that prepares you for the moment that can save a life.
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What Would You Say
Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug Services has initiated a campaign asking locals how they would advise someone about to drive drunk, emphasizing safe planning and awareness before drinking.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:13 AM
In Ashburton, Mid Canterbury (a rural area on New Zealand’s South Island), ACAD is asking 133 locals: “What would you say to someone about to get behind the wheel drunk?” A simple question that prepares you for the moment that can save a life.
alcoholcampaign.org/2026/02/10/w...
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In Life is a Puzzle, a party drink turns into puzzle pieces, prompting a student to reflect on moments that never needed alcohol to fit. The simple metaphor lands. The student-made PSA won first place in the national Red Ribbon Week Campus Video Contest.
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Life is a Puzzle: Choose the Right Pieces
West Chester University’s peer education team won a national contest for their PSA on alcohol awareness, earning $5,000 for campus prevention efforts with an impactful, student-created video.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:16 AM
In Life is a Puzzle, a party drink turns into puzzle pieces, prompting a student to reflect on moments that never needed alcohol to fit. The simple metaphor lands. The student-made PSA won first place in the national Red Ribbon Week Campus Video Contest.
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Alcohol News - 6/2026
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Alcohol News - 6/2026
PopNAD - The Nordic dream of becoming what we already are As a new year begins, aspirations fill the air, with new goals, new habits, and n...
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February 6, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Alcohol News - 6/2026
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The 3sat NANO documentary lays it out clearly: smoking drives most lung cancers, e-cigarettes are not harmless, and alcohol raises cancer risk with no safe level. Combined alcohol and smoking multiply the damage.
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What smoking, vaping, and alcohol do to the body, insights from the 3sat NANO documentary
The 3sat NANO documentary highlights the serious health risks of smoking, passive smoking, e-cigarettes, and alcohol, emphasizing prevention, personal choices, and necessary political measures to c…
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February 6, 2026 at 7:57 AM
The 3sat NANO documentary lays it out clearly: smoking drives most lung cancers, e-cigarettes are not harmless, and alcohol raises cancer risk with no safe level. Combined alcohol and smoking multiply the damage.
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alcoholcampaign.org/2026/02/06/w...
Four in ten cancer cases worldwide are preventable.
New WHO–IARC analysis links 7.1 million cases to modifiable risks like tobacco, alcohol, infections, and air pollution - a powerful reminder that prevention policies save lives.
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New WHO–IARC analysis links 7.1 million cases to modifiable risks like tobacco, alcohol, infections, and air pollution - a powerful reminder that prevention policies save lives.
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Four in ten cancer cases could be prevented globally
Up to 40% of global cancer cases could be prevented, according to WHO and IARC’s new analysis. The study links 7.1 million cases in 2022 to modifiable risks like tobacco, alcohol, infections, and air ...
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February 5, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Four in ten cancer cases worldwide are preventable.
New WHO–IARC analysis links 7.1 million cases to modifiable risks like tobacco, alcohol, infections, and air pollution - a powerful reminder that prevention policies save lives.
www.alcoholandcancer.eu/post/four-in...
New WHO–IARC analysis links 7.1 million cases to modifiable risks like tobacco, alcohol, infections, and air pollution - a powerful reminder that prevention policies save lives.
www.alcoholandcancer.eu/post/four-in...
Czechia’s “Suchej únor” is back: one small step each day, no pressure, no judgement. A month without alcohol can be a useful reset for sleep, energy, mood, and stress.
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Dry February, Czech style
Suchej únor, an annual Czech campaign since 2013, promotes February as a month of alcohol abstinence to explore health benefits, raise awareness, and reduce risky drinking among millions in the cou…
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February 5, 2026 at 7:33 AM
Czechia’s “Suchej únor” is back: one small step each day, no pressure, no judgement. A month without alcohol can be a useful reset for sleep, energy, mood, and stress.
alcoholcampaign.org/2026/02/05/d...
alcoholcampaign.org/2026/02/05/d...
On #WorldCancerDay, the science is clear: alcohol causes cancer. Long-term drinking raises the risk of colorectal, breast, liver and other cancers, and reducing population-level consumption can save lives. Prevention works when evidence guides action.
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World Cancer Day: alcohol, cancer risk, and what the science shows
On World Cancer Day, new evidence confirms alcohol as a significant, dose-dependent cancer risk. Avoiding alcohol is deemed crucial for prevention, emphasizing the need for supportive public polici…
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February 4, 2026 at 7:50 AM
On #WorldCancerDay, the science is clear: alcohol causes cancer. Long-term drinking raises the risk of colorectal, breast, liver and other cancers, and reducing population-level consumption can save lives. Prevention works when evidence guides action.
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Febfast 2026 is on: 28 days alcohol free, raising funds for Lifeline Australia and suicide prevention. A month that can change habits and help save lives. #JoinFebFast
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Febfast 2026
Febfast 2026 challenges Australians to go alcohol-free for February, raising funds for Lifeline Australia. Over 5,000 participants have already raised $300,000 for crucial crisis support services.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Febfast 2026 is on: 28 days alcohol free, raising funds for Lifeline Australia and suicide prevention. A month that can change habits and help save lives. #JoinFebFast
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Australia’s Sober in the Country has launched The Big Shout, a national campaign turning the idea of “shouting a mate a drink” into real support for rural communities facing alcohol harm. Backed by Erik Thomson, the goal is $1 million in February.
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The Big Shout
Sober in the Country launches The Big Shout, a February fundraising campaign in Australia aiming to raise $1 million for alcohol harm initiatives in rural areas, supported by actor Erik Thomson and…
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February 2, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Australia’s Sober in the Country has launched The Big Shout, a national campaign turning the idea of “shouting a mate a drink” into real support for rural communities facing alcohol harm. Backed by Erik Thomson, the goal is $1 million in February.
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FASD News - 5/2026
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FASD News - 5/2026
Mental Health Commission of Canada - From Diagnosis to Dignity: Rethinking Support for People with FASD Dr. Melissa Dobson calls herself a ...
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February 1, 2026 at 1:24 PM
FASD News - 5/2026
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Attention early childhood educators! You need to know about #FASD to support children in your care. NOFASD Australia & Early Childhood Australia partnered to develop a suite of informative resources to assist. Access the resources at:
"Through Different Eyes " FASD Resource - NOFASD Australia
"Through Different Eyes" a helpful suite of FASD resources for Early Childhood Educators by NOFASD Australia and Early Childhood Australia.
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January 31, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Attention early childhood educators! You need to know about #FASD to support children in your care. NOFASD Australia & Early Childhood Australia partnered to develop a suite of informative resources to assist. Access the resources at:
60 Minutes Australia’s “Brutalised by the effects of alcohol” highlights the human cost of repeat drink driving, focusing on 16-year-old Ebony Dunworth’s death and why warnings still fail some young men.
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Brutalised by the effects of alcohol
The 60 Minutes Australia segment “Brutalised by the effects of alcohol: Fixing Australia’s drinking problem” looks at how Australia’s drinking culture can spill into deadly, routine decisions, espe…
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January 30, 2026 at 6:28 AM
60 Minutes Australia’s “Brutalised by the effects of alcohol” highlights the human cost of repeat drink driving, focusing on 16-year-old Ebony Dunworth’s death and why warnings still fail some young men.
alcoholcampaign.org/2026/01/30/b...
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Recover Alaska’s 2025 “Sober Heroes” spotlight Kathleen Naneng, Sean Wisner, Kimberly Larson, and Emma Hill, four community-nominated advocates for sober living. Different paths, same message: recovery is possible, and support matters.
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2025 Sober Heroes
Recover Alaska honored four “Sober Heroes” for Sobriety Awareness Month 2025, showcasing their stories of recovery and community support, emphasizing that sobriety is a personal journey influenced …
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January 29, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Recover Alaska’s 2025 “Sober Heroes” spotlight Kathleen Naneng, Sean Wisner, Kimberly Larson, and Emma Hill, four community-nominated advocates for sober living. Different paths, same message: recovery is possible, and support matters.
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Reposted by Lauri Beekmann
#GAPC2026 is from 8-10 April in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Early bird regstration fees apply until 29 January 2026. Also,special rates for delegates from low and middle income countries. Don't miss plenary speakers like Daniela Correia talk about the success of Lithuania’s alcohol marketing ban.
January 27, 2026 at 8:16 AM
#GAPC2026 is from 8-10 April in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Early bird regstration fees apply until 29 January 2026. Also,special rates for delegates from low and middle income countries. Don't miss plenary speakers like Daniela Correia talk about the success of Lithuania’s alcohol marketing ban.
Reposted by Lauri Beekmann
Alcohol causes cancer - yet most people don’t know it.
In our latest blog, Professor Simone Pettigrew sets out the evidence and explains why clear cancer warnings on alcohol are a simple, effective way to save lives.
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In our latest blog, Professor Simone Pettigrew sets out the evidence and explains why clear cancer warnings on alcohol are a simple, effective way to save lives.
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Why we should have cancer warnings on alcohol - Institute of Alcohol Studies
With the UK Government planning on introducing health warnings on alcohol labels, Professor Simone Pettigrew looks at the evidence around informing people of the link between alcohol and cancer on-lab...
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January 27, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Alcohol causes cancer - yet most people don’t know it.
In our latest blog, Professor Simone Pettigrew sets out the evidence and explains why clear cancer warnings on alcohol are a simple, effective way to save lives.
www.ias.org.uk/2026/01/27/w... @georgeinstitute.bsky.social
In our latest blog, Professor Simone Pettigrew sets out the evidence and explains why clear cancer warnings on alcohol are a simple, effective way to save lives.
www.ias.org.uk/2026/01/27/w... @georgeinstitute.bsky.social
New clinical video from the American Society of Addiction Medicine shows how to discuss alcohol and cancer risk with patients. Alcohol is a proven carcinogen and every reduction in drinking lowers risk.
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Alcohol and Health Risks: Clinical Cases
Dr. Akhil Anand’s video emphasizes discussing alcohol-related health risks, particularly cancer, with patients. He highlights that there is no safe level of alcohol and shares practical communicati…
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January 27, 2026 at 7:45 AM
New clinical video from the American Society of Addiction Medicine shows how to discuss alcohol and cancer risk with patients. Alcohol is a proven carcinogen and every reduction in drinking lowers risk.
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CHU Montpellier’s (France) Dry January video with Prof. Donnadieu breaks down how alcohol works as a psychoactive substance, what addiction really means, and why alcohol free days matter.
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The January Challenge – Alcohol and Addiction
Professor Donnadieu discusses the role of alcohol as a psychoactive substance, distinguishing between excessive drinking and addiction, while promoting the benefits of a Dry January challenge for i…
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January 26, 2026 at 7:32 AM
CHU Montpellier’s (France) Dry January video with Prof. Donnadieu breaks down how alcohol works as a psychoactive substance, what addiction really means, and why alcohol free days matter.
alcoholcampaign.org/2026/01/26/t...
alcoholcampaign.org/2026/01/26/t...