The main feature focuses on fall prevention among older adults. Falls cause 9,300 deaths annually among people over 65, highlighting the public health imperative to implement a...

The main feature (30 pages) focuses on the participatory approach in health promotion initiatives. Eighteen experts—doctors, social workers, health educators, anthropologists, and...

What role do local communities play in implementing health promotion? And first of all, what do we mean by “local communities”? At a time when public policies are increasingly localized,...

Introduction to the special issue "Youth and Addiction: Changing Behaviors and Professional Practices," coordinated by Emmanuelle Bauchet, a public health physician and head of the...

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...