Abstract

GARCIA ROLDAN, Rodolfo; GARCES RODRIGUEZ, Ana Zoila; LOPEZ MARTINEZ, Marta  and  LOPEZ, Eva de la Fe. Caracterización sociofamiliar en un grupo de pacientes alcohólicos. Rev Cubana Med Gen Integr [online]. 1997, vol.13, n.2, pp.139-142. ISSN 0864-2125.

SUMMARY: In 1994, when the sociofamilial characterization of 60 alcoholics reported by their family physicians to the Social Work Department of the "Ramiro Betancourt" Teaching Polyclinic, in Palma Soriano, was made, it was found that the psychological aspects connected with "feeling good" and "pleasure" were the main reasons that led these persons to drink alcoholic beverages. It was also observed that depression and anxiety were the most frequent mental disorders. The antagonistic families predominated. Tensions, difficulties, home thefts, and violence with wives were among the fundamental family repercussions. Quarrels, robberies and public scandals were the most important social repercussions.

Keywords : ALCOHOLISM; SOCIAL BEHAVIOR DISORDERS; SOCIAL PROBLEMS; HEALTH SURVEYS; PHYSICIANS, FAMILY; FAMILY.