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.
Prenatal alcohol exposure may increase breast cancer risk decades later by reprogramming mammary tissue, expanding cancer-prone stem cells & creating a tumor-friendly environment, finds new @RutgersU research. 🧬
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Prenatal alcohol exposure alters the preneoplastic mammary gland and mammary tumor microenvironment in MMTV-Wnt1 mice
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October 27, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Prenatal alcohol exposure may increase breast cancer risk decades later by reprogramming mammary tissue, expanding cancer-prone stem cells & creating a tumor-friendly environment, finds new @RutgersU research. 🧬
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Plans don’t prevent cancer - policies do. A new Parliament study lauds the EU Cancer Plan but laments weak legislative follow-through, esp. on alcohol & tobacco. Political will, not just plans, saves lives.
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Parliament study praises EU Cancer Plan, but laments 'legislative inaction' | Euractiv
"Delays persist in tobacco and alcohol control legislation in particular", the paper reads
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October 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Plans don’t prevent cancer - policies do. A new Parliament study lauds the EU Cancer Plan but laments weak legislative follow-through, esp. on alcohol & tobacco. Political will, not just plans, saves lives.
#EUPolicy
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#EUPolicy
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The updated European Code Against Cancer strengthens its message: avoid alcohol entirely to lower cancer risk. Up to 4 in 10 cancer cases in Europe could be prevented by following the new 14 recommendations.
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Four in ten cancer cases could be prevented – updated European Code Against Cancer highlights the need to avoid alcohol
Up to four in ten cancer cases in Europe could be prevented, according to the newly updated European Code Against Cancer (ECAC). The 2025 version strengthens several recommendations, including a clear...
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October 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The updated European Code Against Cancer strengthens its message: avoid alcohol entirely to lower cancer risk. Up to 4 in 10 cancer cases in Europe could be prevented by following the new 14 recommendations.
www.alcoholandcancer.eu/post/four-in...
www.alcoholandcancer.eu/post/four-in...
Less drinks, less risk. Lower your alcohol intake, lower your breast cancer risk. #BreastCancerAwareness
October 18, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Less drinks, less risk. Lower your alcohol intake, lower your breast cancer risk. #BreastCancerAwareness
At NordAN Conference in Riga (Nov 13–14), we’ll explore how alcohol issues fit into wider challenges: war, economic pressures, mental health.
Speakers include: Mikaela Lindeman, Nina Hvid Enevoldsen, Daina Mežecka, Marta Krivade & Mariann Skar.
Register: www.nordicalcohol.org/event-detail...
Speakers include: Mikaela Lindeman, Nina Hvid Enevoldsen, Daina Mežecka, Marta Krivade & Mariann Skar.
Register: www.nordicalcohol.org/event-detail...
October 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
At NordAN Conference in Riga (Nov 13–14), we’ll explore how alcohol issues fit into wider challenges: war, economic pressures, mental health.
Speakers include: Mikaela Lindeman, Nina Hvid Enevoldsen, Daina Mežecka, Marta Krivade & Mariann Skar.
Register: www.nordicalcohol.org/event-detail...
Speakers include: Mikaela Lindeman, Nina Hvid Enevoldsen, Daina Mežecka, Marta Krivade & Mariann Skar.
Register: www.nordicalcohol.org/event-detail...
NYC Health Dept warns: Alcohol is linked to 7 cancers, yet only half of U.S. adults know it. Report shows liquor store density drives heavy drinking, hitting communities of color hardest. Early screening saves lives and awareness is key.
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www.alcoholandcancer.eu/post/new-hea...
New Health Report Assesses Alcohol Use and Alcohol-related Cancers Among New York City Adults
Alcohol is strongly linked to at least seven types of cancer: mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus, liver, colorectal, and female breast. Liquor store density is associated with heavy drinking, disproport...
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September 4, 2025 at 7:59 AM
NYC Health Dept warns: Alcohol is linked to 7 cancers, yet only half of U.S. adults know it. Report shows liquor store density drives heavy drinking, hitting communities of color hardest. Early screening saves lives and awareness is key.
www.alcoholandcancer.eu/post/new-hea...
www.alcoholandcancer.eu/post/new-hea...
Reposted by Lauri Beekmann
GAPA is gravely concerned by the content of the current draft Political Declaration to be adopted at the upcoming UN #HLM4 on NCDs and Mental Health in September. GAPA urges Member States to make use of any opportunity to address the concerns below. globalgapa.org/our-work/upd...
August 8, 2025 at 10:36 AM
GAPA is gravely concerned by the content of the current draft Political Declaration to be adopted at the upcoming UN #HLM4 on NCDs and Mental Health in September. GAPA urges Member States to make use of any opportunity to address the concerns below. globalgapa.org/our-work/upd...
Alcohol News - 32/2025
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August 8, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Alcohol News - 32/2025
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“While education about alcohol harms can take place in a variety of contexts there is a focus on labels specifically because people who consume the most, and are therefore at highest risk, will receive the highest ‘dose’ of the exposure to the labels.”
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Why it’s time for cancer warning labels for alcohol
It took 16 years to get labels onto bottles warning of the danger of drinking while pregnant. Australians can’t afford for it to take that long for cancer warnings, say UNSW researchers.
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August 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
“While education about alcohol harms can take place in a variety of contexts there is a focus on labels specifically because people who consume the most, and are therefore at highest risk, will receive the highest ‘dose’ of the exposure to the labels.”
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The bad news? Alcohol causes cancer.
The good news? When you stop drinking, your risk starts to drop.
Even light drinkers who quit lower their risk.
The good news? When you stop drinking, your risk starts to drop.
Even light drinkers who quit lower their risk.
August 2, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The bad news? Alcohol causes cancer.
The good news? When you stop drinking, your risk starts to drop.
Even light drinkers who quit lower their risk.
The good news? When you stop drinking, your risk starts to drop.
Even light drinkers who quit lower their risk.
From 1 August, Latvia will enforce new alcohol restrictions: shops can only sell alcohol between 10:00-20:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, and 10:00-18:00 on Sundays. All price promotions, multibuy deals, and alcohol discounts will be banned in stores and online.
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Latvia tightens alcohol sales and advertising from 1 August
From 1 August 2025, Latvia will enforce new restrictions on alcohol sales and marketing, limiting retail hours, banning price promotions, and requiring health warnings on packaging. The move comes in ...
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July 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
From 1 August, Latvia will enforce new alcohol restrictions: shops can only sell alcohol between 10:00-20:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, and 10:00-18:00 on Sundays. All price promotions, multibuy deals, and alcohol discounts will be banned in stores and online.
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Registration is open for the NordAN Riga Conference 2025! Join us Nov 13–14 to discuss alcohol & drug policy amid war, economic strain, mental health, and pushback.
🔗 www.nordicalcohol.org/event-detail...
🔗 www.nordicalcohol.org/event-detail...
NordAN Conference 2025: Renewing commitment to effective alcohol and drug policy | NAPR
Join us in Riga as Nordic and Baltic voices come together to discuss the future of alcohol and drug policy.
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July 16, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Registration is open for the NordAN Riga Conference 2025! Join us Nov 13–14 to discuss alcohol & drug policy amid war, economic strain, mental health, and pushback.
🔗 www.nordicalcohol.org/event-detail...
🔗 www.nordicalcohol.org/event-detail...
“Alcohol is a legal drug, not a harmless ritual.” In El País, Juan Revenga shows how media and politicians help the industry blur that truth, even as science links drinking to cancer. A new WHO guide calls for facts over spin.
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Populismo ebrio: cómo la industria del alcohol blanquea sus efectos con la ayuda de medios y políticos
Mientras dirigentes como Ayuso trivializan el consumo de vino o cerveza, cierta prensa quita hierro a sus probados perjuicios. Una nueva guía ayuda a distinguir la información veraz sobre el alcohol
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July 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM
“Alcohol is a legal drug, not a harmless ritual.” In El País, Juan Revenga shows how media and politicians help the industry blur that truth, even as science links drinking to cancer. A new WHO guide calls for facts over spin.
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What doesn't belong in the line-up?
A seatbelt, beach towel, baby romper... and a bottle.
Estonian Tobacco and Alcohol Control Coalition's new campaign highlights moments where alcohol has no place.
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A seatbelt, beach towel, baby romper... and a bottle.
Estonian Tobacco and Alcohol Control Coalition's new campaign highlights moments where alcohol has no place.
alcoholcampaign.org/2025/06/19/w...
What does not belong in the line-up?
The Estonian Tobacco and Alcohol Control Coalition’s campaign “Mis ei sobi ritta?” questions alcohol consumption at various events, aiming to highlight its inappropriateness and reduce alcoho…
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June 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
What doesn't belong in the line-up?
A seatbelt, beach towel, baby romper... and a bottle.
Estonian Tobacco and Alcohol Control Coalition's new campaign highlights moments where alcohol has no place.
alcoholcampaign.org/2025/06/19/w...
A seatbelt, beach towel, baby romper... and a bottle.
Estonian Tobacco and Alcohol Control Coalition's new campaign highlights moments where alcohol has no place.
alcoholcampaign.org/2025/06/19/w...
FASD News - 24/2025
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FASD News - 24/2025
The University of Sydney (Australia) - One child in every Australian classroom affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, study finds A n...
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June 15, 2025 at 10:37 AM
FASD News - 24/2025
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It’s not every day you see a company proud to be the “worst salesman.” But Systembolaget is trying to show the world why selling less alcohol—on purpose—can actually be a smart and responsible choice. I think they’re onto something.
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Why Systembolaget chooses responsibility over profit
Systembolaget promotes responsible alcohol sales in Sweden, focusing on quality and public health. In 2024, it was ranked highest for customer satisfaction, emphasizing safety and strict regulation…
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May 5, 2025 at 9:51 AM
It’s not every day you see a company proud to be the “worst salesman.” But Systembolaget is trying to show the world why selling less alcohol—on purpose—can actually be a smart and responsible choice. I think they’re onto something.
alcoholcampaign.org/2025/05/05/w...
alcoholcampaign.org/2025/05/05/w...
Embarrassing drunk texts + TikTok + Swedish artists = a new EP from IQ Initiativet challenging how alcohol is portrayed in pop culture. Release set for June – a novel approach to getting the message through.
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alcoholcampaign.org/2025/04/21/t...
Turning regrets into rhythms as embarrassing texts become music
IQ’s new TikTok campaign invites youth to submit embarrassing drunk texts for a music EP featuring Swedish artists, aiming to challenge alcohol’s romanticized image and encourage reflec…
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April 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Embarrassing drunk texts + TikTok + Swedish artists = a new EP from IQ Initiativet challenging how alcohol is portrayed in pop culture. Release set for June – a novel approach to getting the message through.
alcoholcampaign.org/2025/04/21/t...
alcoholcampaign.org/2025/04/21/t...
New research shows promise in preventing liver cancer deaths! A 10% weight loss can reduce risk by 26%, quitting alcohol can double life expectancy, and regular check-ups can cut risk by 18%.
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pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40220531/
The potential for primary and secondary prevention of liver cancer death in Australians with alcohol-related liver disease or metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease: A modelling study - PubMed
Weight loss, alcohol cessation, and routine HCC surveillance can improve health outcomes for people with ARLD or MASLD. Modelling to support cost-effective prevention can help guide policy decisions a...
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April 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
New research shows promise in preventing liver cancer deaths! A 10% weight loss can reduce risk by 26%, quitting alcohol can double life expectancy, and regular check-ups can cut risk by 18%.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40220531/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40220531/
Boating is a way of life in Norway – part of what makes summer so special. That’s why Av-og-til’s reminder hits home: if you’re behind the wheel, skip the alcohol – real captains stay sharp.
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Don’t let alcohol ruin your joy at sea
Av-og-til’s summer campaign in Norway emphasizes boating safety by discouraging alcohol consumption, revealing that half of last year’s recreational boating fatalities involved intoxica…
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April 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Boating is a way of life in Norway – part of what makes summer so special. That’s why Av-og-til’s reminder hits home: if you’re behind the wheel, skip the alcohol – real captains stay sharp.
alcoholcampaign.org/2025/04/14/d...
alcoholcampaign.org/2025/04/14/d...
Alcohol causes cancer — and here’s how.
Even moderate drinking can damage DNA, disrupt hormones, and increase absorption of other carcinogens.
Learn more: alcoholandcancer.eu/alcohol-caus...
Infographic 👇
Even moderate drinking can damage DNA, disrupt hormones, and increase absorption of other carcinogens.
Learn more: alcoholandcancer.eu/alcohol-caus...
Infographic 👇
April 12, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Alcohol causes cancer — and here’s how.
Even moderate drinking can damage DNA, disrupt hormones, and increase absorption of other carcinogens.
Learn more: alcoholandcancer.eu/alcohol-caus...
Infographic 👇
Even moderate drinking can damage DNA, disrupt hormones, and increase absorption of other carcinogens.
Learn more: alcoholandcancer.eu/alcohol-caus...
Infographic 👇
Alcohol News - 15/2025
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April 11, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Alcohol News - 15/2025
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St. Joseph's Health Care London explains how alcohol affects your heart: it raises blood pressure, weakens the heart muscle, and increases the risk of disease. Even 3–6 drinks a week can raise your health risks. Cutting back is a powerful step for your heart.
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Alcohol and heart health: a closer look
St. Joseph’s Health Care London discusses the link between alcohol use and heart disease, emphasizing the need for awareness and moderation in drinking to promote heart health and reduce risk…
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April 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
St. Joseph's Health Care London explains how alcohol affects your heart: it raises blood pressure, weakens the heart muscle, and increases the risk of disease. Even 3–6 drinks a week can raise your health risks. Cutting back is a powerful step for your heart.
alcoholcampaign.org/2025/04/09/a...
alcoholcampaign.org/2025/04/09/a...
Reposted by Lauri Beekmann
📣: Recording from our webinar on alcohol policy now available! www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuBW...
Webinar: Nordic Alcohol Policies At a Crossroads
YouTube video by Nordic Welfare Centre
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April 8, 2025 at 7:33 AM
📣: Recording from our webinar on alcohol policy now available! www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuBW...
One powerful way to lower your cancer risk—fully in your control—is to avoid alcohol. If it feels out of your control, you're not alone. Ask for help. Support is out there.
#Alcoholandcancer.eu
#Alcoholandcancer.eu
April 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
One powerful way to lower your cancer risk—fully in your control—is to avoid alcohol. If it feels out of your control, you're not alone. Ask for help. Support is out there.
#Alcoholandcancer.eu
#Alcoholandcancer.eu
The ‘Amazing’ campaign in WA reminds that saying no to alcohol during pregnancy isn't just okay—it's the right choice. Even small amounts can affect a baby’s development, and the message is clear: no alcohol is the safest option.
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Amazing
The ‘Amazing’ campaign by the Western Australian Government raises awareness about alcohol risks during pregnancy, emphasizing no safe amount exists and advocating for complete abstinence to protec…
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April 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The ‘Amazing’ campaign in WA reminds that saying no to alcohol during pregnancy isn't just okay—it's the right choice. Even small amounts can affect a baby’s development, and the message is clear: no alcohol is the safest option.
alcoholcampaign.org/2025/04/01/a...
alcoholcampaign.org/2025/04/01/a...