Option Zero
CaPASSCite
Free and anonymous mobile application to help control alcohol consumption. Harm reduction approach, recommended by the HAS. 100,000+ users.
MVP & long-term partnership - Since January 2021
users
of continuous development
recommended
& anonymous
data hosted in France
Reducing alcohol-related risks,
without judgment
Alcohol is the second leading cause of preventable death in France. Option Zero offers a harm reduction approach - without stigmatization, without obligation of abstinence. A free, anonymous application accessible to all, supported by the NGO CaPASSCite.
Harm reduction
Approach validated by the French National Authority for Health. No abstinence requirement, but a supportive accompaniment to control consumption at one's own pace.
Oz Ensemble legacy
Built on the Oz Ensemble open source base from the Ministry of Health. Option Zero enriches and sustains this legacy with the support of the NGO CaPASSCite.
A caring daily companion
Consumption journal
Daily tracking of alcohol consumption with a simple and non-judgmental system. The user visualizes their habits and becomes aware of their actual consumption.
Progress tracking
Personalized dashboards to track progress over time: goals, streaks, savings made, weekly and monthly statistics.
Community space
Anonymous exchange forum between users to share experiences, find support and motivate each other in the process.
Resources & exercises
Educational content validated by healthcare professionals: articles, practical exercises, craving management techniques, harm reduction approach.
A public health tool
100,000+ people supported in their alcohol consumption reduction journey.
Adoption & usage
Recognition & framework
5 years of continuous commitment
From the Oz Ensemble open source code to a standalone application, recommended by health authorities.
MVP based on Oz Ensemble
Takeover and improvement of the Oz Ensemble open source code (Ministry of Health) to create Option Zero with CaPASSCite.
HAS validation
Development compliant with the recommendations of the French National Authority for Health regarding alcohol harm reduction.
Organic growth
Progressive adoption by users and healthcare professionals. 100,000+ users reached without any massive marketing campaign.
2025 relaunch
New version of the application with enriched features, redesigned UX and expanded partnerships with healthcare stakeholders.
Stack & Infrastructure
Front-End & Mobile
Back-End
Security & Compliance
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