Alcoholism in rural areas : A sociological study of extreme drinkers of a Nyaya Panchayat of Hatharas district.
By: Thenua, Birpal Sinh
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BookPublisher: South Asian Journal of Socio-Political Studies Description: 25(1), Jul-Dec, 2024: p.114-119.Subject(s): Alcohol, alcoholism, Soma, Youth, drinking, Extreme drinking, Substance use
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South Asian Journal of Socio-Political StudiesSummary: Alcohol is used almost in all societies of the world. It is practiced in one or more forms from ancient to present time in Indian society also. Though the global data released by World Health Organization, western society consumed more alcohol then any developing countries, yet it is observed in recent years, that the consumption of alcohol is increasing in Indian society and it is increasing among rural youth also. The issue of alcoholism and extreme drinking has became one of the serious issues in recent years in our society. Extreme drinkers can be seen everywhere on streets, roadsides, footpaths and other public places. Important human resource in our society is transforming into a parasite on family and society. Criminal activities, violence, domestic violence, poverty, gambling, beggary and physical and mental diseases and even unnatural death are also result of alcoholism or extreme alcoholism. Government policies on liquor and alcohol are pouring fuel on the fire to flame the problem of alcoholism in our society including rural areas.- Reproduced
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Indian Institute of Public Administration | 25(1), Jul-Dec, 2024: p.114-119 | Available | AR135016 |
Alcohol is used almost in all societies of the world. It is practiced in one or more forms from ancient to present time in Indian society also. Though the global data released by World Health Organization, western society consumed more alcohol then any developing countries, yet it is observed in recent years, that the consumption of alcohol is increasing in Indian society and it is increasing among rural youth also. The issue of alcoholism and extreme drinking has became one of the serious issues in recent years in our society. Extreme drinkers can be seen everywhere on streets, roadsides, footpaths and other public places. Important human resource in our society is transforming into a parasite on family and society. Criminal activities, violence, domestic violence, poverty, gambling, beggary and physical and mental diseases and even unnatural death are also result of alcoholism or extreme alcoholism. Government policies on liquor and alcohol are pouring fuel on the fire to flame the problem of alcoholism in our society including rural areas.- Reproduced
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