An Empirical Study On Alcoholism Among Youths In Chennai

Abstract

Alcohol Use Among College Students Occurs In Specific Social Environments Characterized By Independent Living, Reduced Parental Control, Increased Social Homogeneity And Wide Availability Of Alcohol-Related Social Activities. The Present Study Aims To Study The Socio-Economic Background Of The Youths Who Drink Alcohol, To Identify The Causes Of Alcohol Use Among Youths, To Explore The Consequences Faced By The Youths Who Drink Alcohol.  Half (50 Percent) Of The Respondents Has Not Found Any Kind Of Behavioural Changes In Them