Welcome to the English website of the League Against Intoxicants (LAI)
(Our Norwegian name: Forbundet Mot Rusgift - FMR).
On this website we present documents or links to documents which we think might be valuable to understand the drug situation in the world, in the family, within youth groups, and the relationship between the single individual, the society and the intoxicants.
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Activists alerted to proposal that aggressive marketing of alcohol be allowed
Is this the way for public buildings and institutions to make money?
2013-10-02
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Young brains are developing and vulnerable, but marketeers don't seem to care
Invitation to discuss the harmful effects of online alcohol marketing
2013-10-02
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European survey on exposure that reach youth
Too much exposure to alcohol marketing
2013-09-11
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Increase in deaths caused by "legal highs" and amphetamines
On drug related deaths in England
2013-09-11
Some factors seem to have contributed to decrease in deaths caused by heroin
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Experts on addiction are not convinced by Gupta
Is weed that innocent?
2013-08-29
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Ignorance as to research and evidence
Advertising alcohol products is not harmless
2013-08-14
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Video revealing how the alcohol business follow self imposed guidelines
2013-08-14
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Research testing mice, shows vulnerable period
Strong indication that cannabis causes lasting damage to teenage brains
2013-08-13
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The industry does not regulate itself sufficiently
Paid brand placement of alcohol in movies rated for underaged viewers is a problem
2013-06-12
Several suggestions as to how law enforcement can counter the enticing effects of alcohol placement in movies for underaged viewers
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Children know more alcohol brands than ice cream and cake brands
Increased exposure to alcohol ads in television seen by children in the UK.
2013-06-12
The industry argues that its self regulation is effective, since there is less drinking in younger people. (One might wonder if that's the reason they are increasing exposure!!)
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Test groups of youth with findings in several countries
Survey on European self regulation in alcohol marketing
2013-06-12
In Norway, explicit alcohol marketing is forbidden. In other countries the alcohol industries are expected to regulate their marketing by ethical codes that protect minors from exposure. This survey sums up findings as to how that works.
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Several norwegian researchers' findings
Diversity in causes and characteristics of drug- induced deaths in an urban setting
2013-06-05
Most deaths happen at home, soon after incarceration or treatment has ended, several drugs are involved.. etc.. .. These findings should lead to consequences as to how drug-induced deaths can be prevented.
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A study on alcohol consumption in relation to marital stability
On marriage and alcohol
2013-05-29
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Senator Mark Leno has stunned public health and safety advocates
Fighting harmful consequences of extending opening hours from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. in California
2013-04-17
Read the reasons why this is a bad proposal.
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UPDATES from the EU NATIONAL DRUG COORDINATORS MEETING
2013-04-17
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Including staying away from alcohol as a part of a strong identity ..
On the power of identity - a talk on TED
2013-03-28
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A blog and a summary from a european point of view
From UN's conference on drugs 2013
2013-03-22
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Reservation suffers from a 2/3 of its population being alcoholics, and the authorities do not follow through on wanted regulations
Devastating impact due to lack of respecting the non-sales policy
2013-03-20
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This year's Commission on Narcotic Drugs takes place from 11th-15th March 2013
EURAD update on United Nation's Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)
2013-02-20
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by Sutin AR, Evans MK, Zonderman AB, Florida State University College of Medicine
Personality traits and illicit substances: The moderating role of poverty.
2013-02-20
The five factor model in relation to usage of illicit substances
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Alcohol lobbyists work against minor regulations
California struggles for its regulations on alcohol
2013-02-06
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A failure, it seems
Reviewing the results of Drug decriminalization in Portugal
2012-06-27
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The 26th of June every year.
International Day against drug abuse and trafficking
2012-06-27
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Link to affiliates
From the viewpoint of Australia
2012-06-20
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Comments on surprising decision making versus drug free treatment of addiction
Letter to the norwegian Secretary of Health from presidental counselor
2012-06-07
A Phoenix House treatment center in Norway is denied funding, on the basis of short sighted decision based on a competitive policy regarding treatment facilities.
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Pressure on Brazil to give up on its ban on alcohol during football matches
2012-03-28
Brazil has dealt with the problems of violent and hurtful behavior during football matches by prohibiting alcohol on the tribunes. FIFA seems to be listening more to industrial marketing forces than concerns for an event that everyone can enjoy.
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World Drug Report 2006:
UN drugs chief sounds warning about Afghan opium production and cocaine consumption in Europe
2006-06-28
WASHINGTON, June 26 2006 (UNODC) - Cocaine consumption in western Europe is reaching alarming levels while opium production in Afghanistan could rise again this year despite a welcome decline in 2005, the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Antonio Maria Costa, said on Monday.
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EUROCARE:
Landmark EU report shows the full burden of alcohol in Europe
2006-06-01
Each year alcohol kills 115.000 people in Europe and costs 125 billion euros to EU society. This is equivalent to 1.3% GDP.
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Actis - Norwegian Policy Network on Alcohol and Drugs:
Drugs Policy Platform - Now available in English
2005-08-15
The Drugs Policy Platform for Actis - which was adopted in September 2004 is now available also in English.
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EURAD-debate:
Student Drug-Testing Programs: Overview and Resource Guide
2004-10-30
At the EURAD summit meeting in Oslo recently the advantages and disadvantages of student drug testing programmes were debated. A new programme is compiled and written by C. E. Edwards & The Student Drug-Testing Coalition. The EURAD board thought it useful to discuss this program, and therefore decided to link to it from their Website, as well as from the sites of the member organisations.
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