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...

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....

As part of the preparations for the alcohol awareness campaign, a large-scale survey was conducted to assess the attitudes and behaviors of the French public regarding this public health issue.

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.

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...