In Germany and the Netherlands, a growing number of young and very young people are engaging in binge drinking. Struck by these young people’s lack of awareness of the risks, German...

For years, Philippe Batel has been seeing patients with alcohol dependence every day who want to “get clean.” For him, the relationship with alcohol can be compared to a love affair. He...

Alcohol holds a special place in France due to its economic, historical, and cultural significance. However, it is also a major determinant of public health, as it is the second leading...

Alcohol consumption has been steadily declining in France for the past forty years. This trend is closely linked to individuals’ economic and social circumstances, as indicated by the...

The new INPES Health Barometer survey summarizes trends in regular alcohol consumption in France since 1992. In particular, it shows a significant decline in regular wine consumption....

"We need to challenge the positive social perception that alcohol continues to enjoy, even though it is the second leading cause of death in France," emphasizes Philippe Batel. Above...

According to two recent surveys on the use of addictive substances (alcohol, tobacco, cannabis), 11% of working adults reportedly consume alcohol during work hours, excluding meals and...

This article briefly traces the evolution of attitudes toward alcohol consumption and the language used in public discourse on the subject, as reflected in articles published in the...

In the "Practical Guidance" section, the document compares the various stages of a project’s theoretical development with the reality of a series of regional health projects (Alsace,...

This issue of the journal was prepared in anticipation of the international conference on Society and Alcohol, organized in December 1995 in Paris by the WHO Regional Office for Europe....