Alcohol dependence and related disorders

Between 1991 and 1995, it is estimated that 1.5 per cent of the national Prevention Fund's annual contribution went to the prevention of alcohol dependence. In 1970 three per cent of the annual household expenditure was devoted to alcoholic beverages. This figure fell to 2.2 per cent in 1980, then to 2 per cent in 1984. In 1980, the estimated costs of alcohol-related problems in the workplace were FF 21 thousand million (US$ 3.5 thousand million). In 1977, the estimated costs of alcohol- related traffic crashes were FF 73 thousand million (US$ 12.1 thousand million).

The SDR per 100 000 population of all ages for chronic liver disease and cirrhosis fell from 33.4 (47.7 for males, 19.8 for females) in 1980 to 15.8 (22.3 for males and 9.6 f

Since 1987, no alcoholic beverage may be served to pupils in primary or secondary schools or at recreational facilities for children. Consumption at workplaces is limited to fermented beverages, the maximum quantity being specified by workshop regulations. Restrictions on hours of sale are

determined by local authorities. There are no restrictions on days of sale or on location of outlets. It is forbidden to sell alcoholic beverages between 22:00 and 06:00 hours at petrol stations. There is a restriction on the establishment of new License IV outlets, i.e. those licensed to sell all types of alcoholic drinks. There is no state monopoly for the distribution and production of beer, wine and spirits but a declaration for taxation purposes is obligatory and a licence is required for distribution.

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