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The Early Detection and Secondary Prevention of Alcoholism in France

Thomas F. Babor, Michel Treffardier, Jacques Weill, Luc Fegueur, J. P. Ferrant

SUMMARY. The conceptual foundation and structural development of a major secondary prevention program established in France to screen, diagnose and treat persons in the prodromal stages of alcoholism are described. Also discussed are the application and validity of a simple examination procedure used to identify alcoholics in this program.