CLINICODEMOGRAPHIC AND PSYCHIATRIC MORBIDITY PROFILE OF MALE ALCOHOL/SUBSTANCE DEPENDENTS

Priyanka Sharma; Dr Anshuman Tiwari

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

CLINICODEMOGRAPHIC AND PSYCHIATRIC MORBIDITY PROFILE OF MALE ALCOHOL/SUBSTANCE DEPENDENTS

Priyanka Sharma, Dr Anshuman Tiwari

Abstract :

Objective: To assess the socio demographic profile of males with alcohol/ substance–dependence and to assess the burden of psychiatric comorbidities among them. Method: A total of 50 alcohol–dependent patients attending the de–addiction clinic were enrolled in the study. Their complete socio–demographic assessment was done and presence of psychiatric comorbidity was assessed through Structured Clinical Interview. Data was analyzed using SPSS 21 package. Results: Mean age of patients was 34.18±9.43 (Range 18–55) years. Majority (70%) were married, educated up to High school or above (56%), unemployed or laborers (66%), with monthly income Rs 5000/– and occupational complications. Conclusion: The present study showed a changing trend of alcohol–/substance–dependence among those with higher educational profile along with high prevalence of psychiatric co–morbidities.