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Czechia consistently ranks among the heaviest-drinking countries in Europe. A new addictology screening program aims to identify risky alcohol and tobacco use sooner and guide people to help before long-term harm develops. The online training prepares doctors, teachers, and social-care workers to recognise the early warning signs of dependence.
According to the Czech National Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Addiction (NMS) and the World Health Organization (WHO), annual per-capita alcohol consumption places the country near the very top of European rankings, while smoking rates remain substantial — with roughly a quarter of adults using tobacco.
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Author: Vít Pohanka