Clinical and demographic profile amongst women with alcohol-related problems attending a de-addiction centre

Abstract Background: Alcohol consumption is a major global health problem, and with time, the gender difference in consumption of alcohol is narrowing. Methods: In this hospital-based cross-sectional study carried out in the drug de-addiction centre from August 2016 to May 2022, we studied the socio-demographic and clinical details of women with alcohol-related problems (n = 56) seeking treatment in the drug de-addiction centre of a tertiary care hospital. Results: Majority of the participants with alcohol-related problems were in the age range of 31–40 years (30.3%). Majority were married (56%), from rural (67%) locality and unemployed (homemakers: 83%). The most common reason to initiate drinking was family disharmony (26.7%). Most of the participants had a history of alcohol use in their husbands (97%) and family members (59%). Conclusions: The participants started drinking as early as their adolescent age. Low educational status, customary beliefs and belonging to lower socio-economic class were also a significant finding in our study. Therefore, it is crucial to aware women and their families about the harmful and deteriorating effects alcohol can cause both physically and mentally.