Lauri Beekmann

The Rise of the Mocktail A new video explores mocktails’ origins during American Prohibition, highlighting efforts to promote non-alcoholic drinks as social alternatives to cocktails. Despite their creativity, mockta…

Mocktails might seem like a modern trend, but they have roots in the 1920s Prohibition era. Temperance advocates promoted alcohol-free drinks to recreate ritual of cocktail culture without alcohol. A new video explores this forgotten chapter of drinking history.
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“No promil, no problem!” The “No promil, no problem!” campaign promotes sober driving and road safety in Wolbrom from March 4-6, 2026, engaging communities and students in educational activities to foster civic responsibil…

Poland’s “No promil, no problem!” campaign is back in Wolbrom, combining sober driving prevention with youth action, civic engagement and local cooperation. A strong example of how alcohol prevention can also build safer, more active communities.
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Alcohol News - 10/2026
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Canada’s Alcohol and Health Guidance Canada’s Alcohol and Health Guidance promotes reduced drinking for better health, offering practical advice and risk assessments to help individuals make informed drinking choices.

A new video from @ccsacanada.bsky.social explains the key messages behind Canada’s Alcohol and Health Guidance, with practical advice on alcohol risk, cutting back, and clear public health communication. #alcohol #publichealth
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NordAN submits comments to the Commission on Finland’s latest alcohol law reform NordAN has submitted comments to the European Commission on Finland’s latest alcohol law reform. The network argues that the proposal is not just a small technical change, but another step in a wider ...

NordAN has submitted comments to the EU on Finland’s latest alcohol law reform. The proposal should be seen in the wider context of recent changes that gradually weaken Alko’s role while Finland still relies on the monopoly as its main public health safeguard.
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40 days without alcohol – 2026 The Slovenian campaign “40 days without alcohol,” running from February 18 to April 4, invites participants to reflect on alcohol’s impact while addressing its social consequences…

Slovenia’s “40 days without alcohol” campaign (18 Feb–4 Apr) encourages people to reflect on alcohol’s impact on health and families.
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Rewrite the Story Clean Slate Clinic’s “Rewrite the Story” campaign seeks to transform perceptions of alcohol harm in Australia, emphasizing early intervention over crisis responses and urging public commitmen…

Australia’s “Rewrite the Story” campaign calls for earlier alcohol care. With over 40,000 alcohol withdrawal emergency visits each year and high relapse after detox, the initiative argues the system should support recovery after hospital, not only crisis treatment
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One Click The White House’s new campaign emphasizes that prevention saves lives, urging parents to monitor online activity and discuss drug risks as traffickers exploit digital platforms to sell danger…

A new prevention video from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy highlights the risks of illicit drugs, including fentanyl, and the role of online sales. Featuring parents who lost children, the message is clear, prevention & early action matter.
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That’s the basics. In early 2026, Santé publique France reintroduces “C’est la base” campaign targeting young people’s risk reduction during nightlife, emphasizing basic safety actions, peer support, and awaren…

Santé publique France relaunches “C’est la base” in 2026, promoting simple harm reduction reflexes for nights out: call 15 or 18 in an emergency, let a friend stay over, and reduce pressure to drink.
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Psychology of People Who Don’t Drink Alcohol The video from Finn’s Lab explores the deeper psychological reasons for avoiding alcohol, emphasizing values and self-respect, while addressing societal discomfort with non-drinking as a pers…

Not drinking is often about clarity, safety, identity, and self-respect, not missing out. This video looks at why an alcohol-free choice can feel unsettling to others, and how social pressure says more about the group than the person saying no.
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Voices of recovery from Alcoholics Anonymous Australia Alcoholics Anonymous Australia shares testimonials highlighting the impact of alcohol addiction and the transformative journey towards sobriety, emphasizing the importance of support, connection, a…

Alcoholics Anonymous Australia shares powerful recovery stories highlighting long term sobriety, peer support, and hope. Recovery is possible, and no one has to face alcohol dependence alone.
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Spiced: The Global Marketing of Psychoactive Substances Spiced: The Global Marketing of Psychoactive Substances challenges societal views on addiction, highlighting how marketing normalizes harmful substances like alcohol and sugar, ultimately questioni…

Spiced explores how alcohol became normalized through marketing and policy influence. Referencing evidence such as The Lancet ranking alcohol among the most harmful drugs in the UK, it questions who benefits when overconsumption becomes routine.
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EHYT: Alcohol law changes must be re-prepared EHYT calls for the suspension of the current alcohol law proposal, arguing that its preparation has been incomplete, that EU discussions were insufficient, and that the proposed changes could weaken p...

Finland: EHYT calls for Parliament to halt the alcohol law reform, citing incomplete impact assessments, insufficient EU consultation and risks to public health and the Alko retail monopoly.
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Botswana launches public awareness campaign on alcohol and drug abuse In February 2026, Botswana’s Ministry of Health launched a campaign against alcohol and drug abuse, highlighting personal stories of loss and urging community responsibility, education, and s…

Botswana’s Ministry of Health has launched an awareness campaign on alcohol and drug abuse, highlighting the lasting impact on health, families and communities. The message is clear: seek support, resist peer pressure & prevent harm before it becomes irreversible.
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FASD News - 8/2026
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Alcohol News - 8/2026
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Staying clear, control instead of a full glass “Klar bleiben” is a free alcohol prevention project for students in grades 9 and above, promoting responsible choices through a six-week commitment to abstain from or reduce alcohol con…

“Full control instead of a full glass” – klar bleiben is a free, nationwide alcohol prevention project from Germany for grade 9+ classes: six weeks staying clear, with students choosing alcohol-free goals or avoiding risky drinking like binge drinking.
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Youth voices on addiction and recovery in Gibraltar The Youth Service in Gibraltar launched a social media campaign addressing addiction among youth, featuring video clips created with input from local agencies and individuals in recovery, emphasizi…

Gibraltar’s Youth Service has launched a new social media campaign on addiction and substance misuse, grounded in 2025 research with people in recovery. 5 videos, created with DARS and GAMPA, put youth voices at the centre of prevention and early intervention.
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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…

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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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.

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 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…

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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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 …

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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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...

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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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…

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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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…

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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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.

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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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.

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 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...

Alcohol News - 6/2026
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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…

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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