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Alcohol in the land of Descartes and vineyards.
Alcohol is a national scourge: 9 out of 10 adults view it as such, yet nearly as many say they drink it regularly or occasionally.
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Alcohol: Less Is Better, But Still Too Much. Feature.
This report provides an overview of alcohol consumption, its health effects on women, the approach that health education should take in addressing a behavior deeply rooted in...
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Addictive behaviors in Réunion: prioritizing alcohol prevention.
Alcoholism is the number one addiction problem in Réunion. The national government, local authorities, professionals, the regional education office, and community organizations have just...
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Public health advocacy is essential in the face of pressure from alcohol producers.
Interview with Michel Craplet, medical director at ANPAA and president of Eurocare, Paris. Twenty years ago, there was virtually no counter-lobbying by public health advocates at the...
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Survey of young people on excessive drinking.
While binge drinking—drinking as quickly as possible to get drunk—has become more common among young people in France and across Europe over the past decade, what do young people...
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Alcohol consumption patterns in French Polynesia.
In French Polynesia, high levels of alcohol consumption and its widespread acceptance call for a targeted prevention strategy. A study conducted by the Department of Health reveals the...
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"Screening for alcohol use is effective among young people."
Interview with Philippe Michaud, an addiction specialist at the Gennevilliers Alcohol Treatment Center and medical director of the Institute for the Promotion of Secondary Prevention in...
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Alcohol consumption among young people: what surveys tell us.
What is the current state of alcohol consumption among young people in France? While there has been a decline in the average frequency of drinking, there has been an increase in...
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Alcohol and Young People: The Core Principles of Any Prevention Initiative.
How can we raise awareness among young people about the risks of excessive alcohol consumption? Hélène David, director of Emergence, outlines the principles underlying any prevention or...
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Young Europeans and alcohol.
Binge drinking is a case in point: drinking patterns are gradually converging across the European Union. This article presents the perspective of a psychiatrist and alcohol specialist on...