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Monday, October 22, 2007

New agency to combat drug and booze abuse
20th October 2007


The Swedish government is to create a new organisation for dealing with drug, alcohol and tobacco-related issues. The move is intended to bring focus to the state's investment in preventative measures, which have until now been split between two different agencies.

"While both the Alcohol Committee and Action against Drugs have made great efforts in many ways, it is important that the work is long term and persevering," minister for public health Maria Larsson told Svenska Dagbladet.
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