Comparitive Study of Mental Health and General Well-Being among Male and Female Alcoholics

Mental health and Well-being of Alcoholics vary significantly between males and females. This study is a comparative study of mental health and general well-being among male and females (100 alcoholics, 50 males and 50 females) aged between 20-50 years. Tools used for the collection of data included P.G.I Health questionnaire (N-l) and P.G.I General Well-being measure. The scores of the individuals were treated statistically, tabulated and interpreted. The results revealed that there is significant difference between male and female alcoholics with regard to their mental health and Well-being. The male alcoholics are in a higher state of mental health and Well-being as compared to female alcoholics. Study the mental and general well being of male and female alcoholics 100 alcoholics, comprising 50 males and females, 20 50 years age group, matched in terms of age, marital status and education, selected randomly from different rehabilitation centres of delhi. PGI Health Questionaire (Nl) and PGI Well being Scales were used. Statistical analysis used: "t" test and "df" degree of freedom Alcohol is a social and physical hazard for both males and females , however female alcoholics are more prone to social, physical and psychological hazards of alcohol and its effect at a lower level and after a shorter duration of use. Alcohol is not an ordinary commodity. While it carries connotations of pleasure and sociability in the minds of many, harmful consequences of its use are diverse and widespread. Worldwide, alcohol is expected to take an increasing toll on lives and communities. Indeed more and more alcohol is consumed per person in countries such as India. National monitoring systems are needed to keep track of alcohol consumption and its consequences, in order to raise awareness among the general public and avoid the social, psychological and medical hazards associated with it.