[Alcoholism around the turn of the 20th century: the Belgian positions in European debates].

In Europe, between 1880 and 1914, the alcoolism, one of the three social ills, represents more than ever a concern among the society's leaders against the ravages it causes in their working class. In this context, two schools of "anti-alcoholism" clash to policy matters: to prevent to only spirits or any form of alcohol beverage. Belgium, land of beer, forms an integral part of the debate...