News Release: Quebecers and alcohol in 2007: An overall healthy approach, despite specific problems to resolve and certain needs that must be addressed

  MONTREAL, May 17 /CNW Telbec/ - Quebecers have a healthy approach to
alcohol. While, over the past five years, drinking habits have become more
regular and the consumption of wines and spirits has continued to grow,
problems related to overconsumption have not increased. Consumption is
primarily associated with friendly get-togethers, and the context within which
people drink is overall very responsible.

   However, three to five percent of the population still drink to abusive
and indeed dangerous levels, seven percent of drivers admit to having taken
the wheel with a blood alcohol level above the legal limit, and, in certain
sectors, awareness of the issues surrounding alcohol use is on the decline.

   But most Quebecers are also thirsty for knowledge - about the impact that
alcohol has on health, about how to talk about drinking with children, and
about how to drink more responsibly. The credibility of Educ'alcool has
reached an all-time high, and the organization is committed to responding to
this need for information in the coming five years.

   Such were the main findings of a major five-year study conducted by CROP
on behalf of Educ'alcool and released today by Educ'alcool chairman, Jean-Guy
Dubuc.

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