摘要：The present study aims to analyze the socio economic and relationship problem of alcoholics residing in Trichy Slums in Tamil Nadu. The researcher selected five slums of Trichy which are adopted by People Development Initiative (PDI) NGO in Trichy. Researcher collected data from 40 respondents by using Simple Random Sampling and Self Prepared Questionnaire based on the study dimensions. This study found that most of them are literate and earning Rs.2000 to Rs.4000 and they spend on consuming alcohol. It is very miserable to know that 92.50% of the total population came to know their first drink through their friends, through self 5% and through their father 2.50%. 70% of the total population came to know their first drink in the age group between 16- 20 and most of them (more than 70%) involve in drinking not any worries or any family problems but just to have pleasure from it and most of them drink (47.25%) weekly ones. This study found that they spent a minimum of at least Rs.100 for a drink when they go for. Most of them (60%) feel that this habit does neither bring their family status down nor their individual status. 70% among respondents are know about the ill-effects of alcoholism through various ways but more than 90% of them are not willing to get rid from this habit
