[Profile of psychoactive substances consumption in workplace].

Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify profiles of psychoactive substances consumers among workers according to their professional characteristics.

Methods: In 2006, 2213 workers participated in "Mode de Vie et Travail" (Drugs and Work) cross-sectional survey. Data were collected by a self-administered questionnaire concerning general and professional characteristics and the consumption of psychoactive substances (psychoactive drugs, tobacco, alcohol and cannabis) during the professional medical visit.

Impact of long-term benzodiazepine use on cognitive functioning in young adults: the VISAT cohort.

Purpose: Results from a number of studies have suggested a relationship between cognitive alteration and benzodiazepine use in the elderly. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of benzodiazepine use on cognitive functions in a young adult population.

Methods: This study included 1,019 French salaried workers from the VISAT (Aging, Health and Work) cohort whose objective was to determine the long-term impact of working conditions on health and aging.