Lauri Beekmann
@lbeekmann
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Working as an Executive Director of Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network. Sharing stuff about alcohol policy and awareness + Nordic/Baltic connections.
Estonia
Joined January 2011
Three decades of science linking alcohol to cancer. Yet U.S. warning labels, unchanged since 1989, still don’t mention it.
U.S. alcohol warning labels haven’t been updated since 1989—despite alcohol being the third leading preventable cause of cancer. Linked to 7+ types, including breast and liver cancer, yet labels still don’t mention this risk. #AlcoholandCancer
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SAFE Project’s The Snowball is an animated short film exploring how winter months can lead to increased alcohol consumption. Created by FCB Health New York and LOBO, it follows Lars as his drinking spirals, symbolized by a growing snowball.
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Thousands of children in Sweden grow up in homes where adults drink too much, affecting their well-being and sense of security. Spela roll week (Feb 10–16), organized by CAN, Unga Örnar, and KSAN, highlights the impact of parental drinking. #spelaroll2025
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Another report from the OECD & European Commission highlights preventable cancers linked to alcohol. 1M cases could be avoided in the EU by 2050!
📢 The EU Country Cancer Profiles 2025 report confirms alcohol as a major cancer risk. Reducing consumption could prevent 1M cancer cases by 2050. Policy measures like pricing, advertising bans, and awareness campaigns play a key role. #AlcoholAndCancer
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Dr. Rachel Birch discusses menopause, mental health, and alcohol addiction on The @drlouisenewson Podcast. She shares how alcohol became a coping mechanism during undiagnosed perimenopause and the challenges of recovery.
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Norway has some of the lowest alcohol consumption rates, yet a new study still finds alcohol among the top modifiable risk factors for cancer. What does that say about high-drinking countries?
A study from Norway confirms that alcohol consumption is linked to cancers, contributing to 2.3% of annual cases. Norway's strong alcohol policies help keep rates lower than in other countries, but risks remain even at low consumption. #WorldCancerDay
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@WHO_Europe warns that Nordic alcohol monopolies are under threat as Finland and Sweden move toward privatization. Evidence shows that privatization increases consumption and harm—will decades of public health progress be undone?
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@WHO_Europe launched today a comprehensive report highlighting the success of Nordic alcohol monopolies in reducing alcohol consumption and harm. This public health-first approach serves as a model for other EU countries to follow.
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The Best For You NHS campaign offers guidance on alcohol use, supporting friends with drinking problems, and coping with family alcohol misuse. Psychiatrist Dr. Johan Redelinghuys shares advice on recognizing risks, setting boundaries, and seeking help.
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@CGLStHelens’s anti-stigma campaign challenges negative perceptions around drug and alcohol use. The Anti-Stigma Charter promotes dignity and understanding, while the film "Sticks and Stones" shares real stories of stigma’s impact.
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Alcohol-related liver disease can progress from fatty liver to cirrhosis and even liver cancer. The Merck Manuals' new video explains the risks, progression, and impact of alcohol on liver health. No amount of alcohol is truly safe.
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The Chief Public Health Office of PEI, Canada, is running the "Less Is Best" campaign to raise awareness of alcohol-related health risks, based on the latest Canadian Guidance on Alcohol and Health.
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@BarnsleyCouncil new campaign highlights real stories about alcohol-related harms and healthier choices. It features local residents' experiences and practical tools like the Alcohol Change unit calculator.
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Belgium is gearing up for the 9th edition of Tournée Minérale®, launching on February 1, 2025, with a special focus on the vital role of general practitioners in tackling alcohol misuse.
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Health orgs in Iceland urge state to prevent private alcohol sales, citing billions in savings & public health risks.
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The Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has launched the "On the right track" campaign to promote road safety. It highlights key risk factors like drink driving and distracted driving, encouraging greater awareness to prevent accidents.
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RT @AlcoholCancerEU: A new survey from the Danish Cancer Society shows only 20% of Danes know that even small amounts of alcohol increase c…
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