France: Addictions Increase Amidst Alcohol Industry Illegal Marketing

Addictions are on the rise in France during the COVID-19 pandemic as found by a national survey across France on the impact of the pandemic on alcohol, other drugs and addictive behaviors. Vulnerable populations are most at risk.
Alcohol industry marketing practices during the pandemic exploit people’s vulnerability during this time to drive higher consumption and more profit at the cost of health. The Cash Investigation report reveals how the alcohol industry is breaking the Evin’s Law and how they are marketing their products illegally.