ASSESSING TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL USE AMONGTRIBAL AND NON-TRIBAL COMMUNITIES INSIVASAGAR DISTRICT : A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Substance abuse remains as a major global social problem, drawing attention from scholars across disciplines. The prevalence and pattern of substance use are shaped by multiple socio-economic, demographic and cultural factors. This study presents a comparative analysis of substance use and abuse, with specific focus on tobacco and alcohol consumption, among the tribal and non-tribal population of Sivasagar district of Assam. The study examines how social factors and cultural practices determine the pattern and prevalence of substance use among communities.