SELF-ESTEEM AND MAINTAIN ABSTINENCE IN ALCOHOL DEPENDENT ADULTS

Alcoholism is a worldwide problem not confined either to developed or to developing nations. The adverse consequences of alcohol not only affect the individual user but society as a whole. Alcohol is a major public health problem today. In last three decades, many surveys have been carried out in India to assess the prevalence and co-morbidity of alcohol and drug uses. Motivation is the process by which man is impelled to seed some goal. An alcohol dependent may not be motivated by themselves for treatment, as alcohol dependents are found to have low level of aspirations and motivation. Researcher believes that knowledge of the different courses and prognoses of alcohol–induced behavioral and emotional disorders, the nurses and physician can help the challenging patient population. It involves recognizing a problem, searching for a way to change, and the beginning, continuing and complying with that changed strategy. Hence there is a strong need for Motivational Package on enhancing Self-Esteem and maintain Abstinence, in alcohol dependent adults.