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Access to substance abuse and addiction services has increasingly shifted to basic services5 May 2026

Päihde- ja riippuvuuspalvelujen asiointi siirtynyt yhä enemmän peruspalveluihin

Yle UutisetFItreatment recovery
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The Hämeenlinna thumbs-up epidemic is visible in the lives of the mothers of drug-using youths – "they live in fear and distress"5 May 2026

Hämeenlinnan peukkuepidemia näkyy huumenuorten äitien elämässä – "elävät pelossa ja hädässä”

Today, Tuesday, Loved Ones Day is being observed. The loved ones of people with substance dependence are seeking information on setting their own boundaries. Many try to help beyond their own strength. Satu Leiponen and Eena Rokkanen of Läheiskompassi explain how the chaotic everyday life of substance abuse can throw a loved one’s life into disarray as well.

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Healthcare giant Attendo acquires A-Clinic28 Apr 2026

Terveysjätti Attendo ostaa A-klinikan

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Hockey legend Marko Tuomainen reveals he is addicted to substances – one moment in his career sent him into a dark downward spiral18 Apr 2026

Kiekkolegenda Marko Tuomainen paljastaa olevansa päihderiippuvainen – yksi hetki uralla ajoi synkkään alamäkeen

The end of his playing career was supposed to be a new beginning, but things turned out differently. Just as Marko Tuomainen had hung up his skates, life took a horrifying turn. Now he is finally ready to talk about what happened 15 years ago. Until now, he has remained silent: "I was ashamed."

Ilta-SanomatFItreatment recovery
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Reader opinion | Images influence how people who use drugs are perceived16 Apr 2026

Lukijan mielipide | Kuvilla on vaikutusta siihen, miten huumeita käyttäviin ihmisiin suhtaudutaan

Images depicting a person who has passed out can increase feelings of disgust and pity, while those showing recovery reduce stigma and increase compassion.

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Lukijan Sanomat | Seeking access to substance abuse services is difficult8 Apr 2026

Lukijan Sanomat | Päihdepalveluihin hakeutuminen on työn takana

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A substance abuse physician from Kuopio debunks the myth: Addiction is not a lifestyle disease5 Apr 2026

Kuopiolainen päihdelääkäri kumoaa myytin: Riippuvuus ei ole elintapasairaus

In Kuopio, an increasing number of people are seeking treatment whose substance abuse problems have remained hidden for a long time amid everyday life.

Savon SanomatFItreatment recovery
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Column | The skew in child welfare must be corrected30 Mar 2026

Kolumni | Lastensuojelun kallistuma täytyy oikaista

Child welfare too often fills gaps in social security, the lack of mental health services, and non-existent substance abuse services. In connection with the reform of the Child Welfare Act and the Social Welfare Act, the focus can be shifted to early services.

Helsingin SanomatFItreatment recovery
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Only one change from the regional council to the reform of mental health and substance abuse services23 Mar 2026

Mielenterveys- ja päihdepalvelujen uudistukseen vain yksi muutos aluevaltuustosta

In particular, the location of needle exchange and health counseling points was discussed by the regional council at Monday’s meeting.

Savon SanomatFItreatment recovery
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Eetu and Veeti passed away together in their sleep – the investigation reveals how young people in Finland die from drugs more than anywhere else in Europe22 Mar 2026

Eetu ja Veeti nukkuivat yhdessä pois – tutkinta paljastaa, miten nuoret kuolevat Suomessa huumeisiin eniten Euroopassa

Three tragic stories reveal why Finnish young people have died from drugs more than anywhere else in Europe.

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