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@article{176919,
        author = {Vignesh R Nayak and Roshan Dsouza},
        title = {Factors Influencing Alcoholism Among Daily-Wage Workers in Udupi Taluk},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {11},
        pages = {7626-7631},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=176919},
        abstract = {In an individual's life, numerous factors profoundly influence their experiences, opportunities, and overall well-being. Leading to a fulfilling life within society is crucial due to a variety of pressing issues such as corruption, unemployment, obesity, healthcare disparities, inequality, discrimination, environmental pollution, diseases, addiction etc. Addiction, characterized by persistent engagement in a substance or activity despite its harmful consequences on physical or mental health, poses a significant threat. Certain detrimental dependencies, such as substance abuse (like drugs, alcohol), can devastate a person's entire existence. Worldwide there is an increasing tendency to study regarding alcoholism and drug addiction as 'chemical dependency'. Alcoholism is a chronic condition affecting behavior and health, involves habitual consumption beyond customary limits, disrupting health, social interactions, and economic stability. Numerous factors contribute to each individual's reliance on alcohol, and understanding these factors is crucial for developing preventative strategies.
This study aims to find out the factors contributing daily wage men laborers leading addiction towards alcohol consumption. For the purpose 100 alcoholic daily wage men laborers in Udupi Taluk selected as research universe. Primary data collected from these laborers by interview method. Non-random purposive sampling method is used for this study. 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The present study indicates that collaboration of local communities and employers is required to develop awareness programs promoting healthier coping mechanisms and alternatives to alcohol consumption. Provide accessible mental health support to cope with underlying psychological issues contributing to alcohol abuse.},
        keywords = {Alcoholism, Substance abuse, Daily-wage laborers},
        month = {April},
        }