PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS AMONG SPOUSES OF MALE AT RISK DRINKERS-A STUDY

The consequences of alcoholism on the mental health of spouses of lifetime at risk drinkers are only known from the studies on alcoholics. The effects of alcoholism on a relationship or marriage are huge strain on the relationship. A study was conducted in a community of Mangalore. The researcher have been used interview schedule for collecting information on the objective of understanding personal profile, causes and problems .These spouses were less likely to be homemakers. Women often suffer cruel physical and emotional abuse from their alcoholic husbands. Even when he is not overtly abusive he’s often disgusting in the way he talks and behaves when he’s drunk. The spouses of alcoholics are usually so relieved when treatment is successful that they often think their marital troubles are over. Its true addiction makes it impossible to resolve marital conflicts. Descriptive research design has been used for the study by taking 50 samples. The study found that 60 per cent of the female spouses of alcoholics have been adjusted and also they try to keep themselves busy, socio economic conditions of them are poor.