Alcohol consumption has both short-term and long-term health effects, leading to regulations on the production, sale, and use of alcoholic beverages. 

Alcohol consumption carries health and social risks. As a result, its sale, advertising, and consumption are subject to extensive regulation.

Alcohol, a psychoactive substance, has immediate effects that depend primarily on blood alcohol concentration, but it also has long-term effects even with low consumption.

Alcohol consumption poses health risks. Santé publique France is expanding our understanding of these risks and providing assessment and management tools to better prevent them.

Alcohol is deeply rooted in French culture. Its consumption remains a major cause of death and illness in France.

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