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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...
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Why Young French People Are Drinking (Slightly) Less
Alcohol consumption among young people has declined over the past twenty years, driven by changing social behaviors and greater awareness of the risks. Sobriety is gaining ground,...
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Protecting the Public from the Risks of Alcohol: Learn More [Bibliography]
To round out this special report on issues related to alcohol consumption, this selective bibliography offers additional resources beyond those mentioned in the articles, organized into...
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A wide range of stakeholders, from risk reduction to care
People with alcohol use disorders require care tailored to the severity of their addiction, their personal history, and their comorbid conditions. In France, the system is based on three...
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"We need to look for sources of pleasure other than the product" [Interview]
Alcochoix, a program originally developed in Canada, encourages people who are struggling to control their alcohol consumption to take a step back. Based on a cognitive, behavioral, and...
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"The profits from alcohol go to private interests, but the costs are borne by society" [Interview]
Europe, the world’s leading region in terms of alcohol consumption, is paying a heavy price: 800,000 deaths per year are attributed to alcohol. The World Health Organization (WHO)...
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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...