Factors associated with hazardous alcohol use in patients with psychiatric disorders: a cross-sectional study in the Neuro-Psycho-Pathological Centre of Kinshasa

More than half of psychiatric outpatients in Kinshasa exhibited hazardous alcohol use. Elevated consumption during symptomatic episodes, employment status, and occupational disruption were key correlates. These findings underscore the need for routine alcohol use screening and integrated psychosocial interventions in psychiatric services in low-resource settings.