[Addiction care system in France]

ADDICTION CARE SYSTEM IN France. Individuals struggling with addictive behaviors require tailored care that considers the nature and severity of their disorder, as well as their individual trajectory, social environment, and any associated medical and psychiatric conditions. In France, the system of addiction care is based on three main pillars: primary care, medico-social structures, and specialized hospital facilities. These structures provide a range of missions, from harm reduction to the implementation of treatments, including outpatient care through consultations or day hospitalization, to residential care in specialized or non-specialized short-stay units, supported by an addiction liaison service, or in rehabilitation care units.