1Research Scholar. Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Sree Balaji College of Nursing, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. Email: ajithakumarig49@gmail.com
2Supervisor, Principal, Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Sree Balaji College of Nursing, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
*Corresponding Author: Dr. R. Ajitha Nancy Rani, Research Scholar. Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Sree Balaji College of Nursing, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. Email: ajithakumarig49@gmail.com
Online published on 2 November, 2022.
The regular use and dependence on alcohol are referred to as alcoholism, sometimes known as addiction or dependence. Alcoholism is a chronic illness in which people are unable to manage their drinking habits. Alcohol consumption is typically a big emerging problem in developing countries like India, due to differing social norms across the country, differing alcohol rules and processes in different provinces, ignorance of alcoholrelated difficulties in society, and a slew of misinformation. Due to increased urbanization across the country, media advertising about alcohol use, varied kinds of alcohol consumption among consumers, and the rise of alcohol use in society as a practice are contributing factors for the rise of alcoholism. Mental and physical dependence are the root causes of alcoholism. It can have devastating consequences for both the body and the mind. COVID19 has a terrible effect on the human body and implies physical and psychological changes that enhance adverse effects.
COVID-19, Mental Health, Alcohol, Health Behaviour, Chronic Disease