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"Influencers' Posts Normalize Alcoholic Beverages" [Interview]
The organization Addictions France is taking action to protect the public from alcohol advertising, particularly on social media, where the Évin Law is widely circumvented. It is...
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Are alcohol prevention campaigns effective?
Alcohol prevention campaigns raise awareness of the health risks associated with alcohol consumption and help change public attitudes. They can also change behavior directly or...
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"The Benefits of Dry January Don't End at the End of January" [Interview]
The January Challenge encourages people to abstain from alcoholic beverages for a month to assess their relationship with alcohol. The French Janover study shows that the majority of...
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Raise awareness among the judicial community about the consequences of fetal alcohol exposure
People with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) have vulnerabilities that put them at increased risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system as victims or offenders. In...
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"We must seize this critical moment to intervene early" [Interview]
In response to severe cases of intoxication among 15- to 25-year-olds, an innovative follow-up program has been implemented in the emergency department of the Lille University Hospital....
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"Alcohol Is Transformed into a Cultural and Prestigious Product" [Interview]
The alcohol industry is waging a structured lobbying campaign, using talking points, mobilizing political allies, and promoting wine as a way of life to counter public health messages....
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Early detection by primary care physicians: It's possible!
Primary care physicians have a role to play in alcohol prevention. A validated tool enables them to identify risky drinking patterns and offer brief interventions to their patients. Its...
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When Alcohol Companies' Marketing Shapes Behavior and Public Policy
Health-related behaviors are strongly influenced by the business practices of alcohol manufacturers, which operate on multiple levels. Their lobbying efforts with public authorities are...
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Addressing the Intergenerational Transmission of Addictive Behaviors
The “Une affaire de famille!” program aims to break the cycle of family suffering to prevent addiction. Participants gain a better understanding of their family history and patterns of...
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The Influence of Social Contexts and Norms on Alcohol Consumption
Even as drinking habits evolve, alcohol remains a cornerstone of social life in France, serving as an important marker of identity and culture. People—whether they drink or abstain—may...