Tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis are the primary substances of concern among 12- to 25-year-olds, though there are significant variations in usage and practices. The youth population is...

Protective and vulnerability factors are now well established in the scientific literature. The most important protective factors are: family, a sense of belonging to the community, and...

Motivational interviewing helps at-risk users feel confident enough to explore the benefits they would gain from reducing their substance use. A warm, empathetic listening approach that...

General practitioners play a key role in supporting, treating, and referring young people struggling with addiction. The challenge lies in ensuring that enough time is set aside for this...

In Seine-et-Marne, a youth substance use clinic provides support to individuals facing difficulties due to risky use of psychoactive substances. The "Cann'accueil" youth counseling...

The Government Plan to Combat Drugs and Addictive Behaviors (2013–2017) emphasizes prevention, support, and care for young people. Mildeca supports the implementation of prevention...

At the initiative of Réseda, students from five schools worked with professionals to create prevention messages in the form of plays, songs, and skits.

In light of today’s public health challenges, training is of central importance and must enable professionals to better understand what is happening in France and in other countries....

This article outlines the foundations and challenges of integrating psychosocial skills into schools. The authors review the development of health promotion in schools, as well as issues...

In Poland, nearly 2,600 schools (primarily elementary and middle schools) are implementing the "Health-Promoting School" program, which was launched in 1992. They focus primarily on...