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“Dry January”: 53 addictologists call on the Ministry of Health to support the alcohol-free month
“Dry January”: 53 addictologists call on the Ministry of Health to support the alcohol-free month – (FRANCE 2)
Each year, in France, more than 40,000 deaths are caused by alcohol. Three weeks before the next edition of “Dry January”, which consists of going without alcohol for 30 days in a row, 53 addictologists are calling on the executive to pursue a real prevention policy.
Every January, the “Dry” challenge January” returns. It involves going without alcohol for 30 days in a row. Three weeks before the next edition, 53 addictologists are calling on the Ministry of Health to pursue a real prevention policy. In a letter published in Le Parisien , Tuesday, December 12, doctors question the state’s commitment.
Several prevention campaigns canceled
Their anger takes root after several canceled prevention campaigns. In 2019, France was preparing to launch alcohol-free month. But the Élysée ultimately canceled the operation carried out by Public Health France. Emmanuel Macron was then accused of having given in to pressure from winegrowers. For the 2023 Rugby World Cup, an awareness spot also outraged the health community. Encouraging people to drink water when consuming alcohol would not be prevention for associations. Each year, in France, more than 40,000 deaths are caused by alcohol.
