Gaillac: Addiction Prevention, Two Successful Meetings for Professionals and Families

Discussions focused on alcohol in women and adolescents marked these events organized by the City.

Generic image of professionals and families gathered for a conference on addiction prevention in Gaillac.
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Generic image of professionals and families gathered for a conference on addiction prevention in Gaillac.

The City of Gaillac and its Local Security and Crime Prevention Council (CLSPD) organized two meetings dedicated to addiction prevention on Tuesday, September 15. These sessions aimed to address complex issues and provide concrete guidance for professionals and families.

Led by Guylaine Benech, a sociologist and specialized trainer, these two sessions brought together a diverse audience. In the afternoon, a thematic conference was held for professionals and volunteers in the health, social, education, prevention, and security sectors. The objective was to better understand the specificities and challenges of alcohol use among women.
In the evening, a participatory conference open to all, titled 'How to Talk About Alcohol With My Teenager?', offered a space for dialogue and practical advice for parents and residents. Interventions from members of Alcoholics Anonymous of Gaillac and Friends of Health from Lot-et-Garonne provided poignant testimonies on the impact of alcohol.
Participants, including social workers, healthcare professionals, and parents, praised the quality and usefulness of the interventions. The combination of theoretical input, key figures, practical tools, and life stories was particularly appreciated for addressing daily challenges.
Building on this positive outcome, participants recommend the renewal of these initiatives. The CLSPD of the City of Gaillac thus confirms its commitment to continuing its information and support actions on addiction prevention.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Gaillac (05/10/2026)