NCJ Number
119492
Journal
Contemporary Drug Problems Volume: 15 Issue: 4 Dated: (Winter 1988) Pages: 607-626
Date Published
1988
Length
20 pages
Annotation
This article traces the evolution and development of a temperance movement in Italy in the pre-World War I era and, later, in the Fascist era.
Abstract
Sociological, cultural, and historical trends that influenced the Italian temperance movement are discussed, along with legislation limiting drinking and drinking establishments. During World War I, the Italians forgot their concern over national alcohol problems, but during the turmoil of the Fascist period, they again focused on societal weaknesses caused by alcohol. Mussolini advocated drinking water rather than alcohol in order to increase worker production. The article concludes that Italy's temperance ideology was rooted in industrialization and a desire to improve its position in the marketplace. 16 references.