ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE - PATHOLOGICAL PRECONDITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Kristīna Jablonska; Pāvels Jurs; Santa Meļķe

doi:10.17770/eid2025.2.78

ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE - PATHOLOGICAL PRECONDITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Authors

Kristīna Jablonska Liepaja Academy of Riga Technical University, Latvia
Prof. Pāvels Jurs Liepaja Academy of Riga Technical University, Latvia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1120-8021
Santa Meļķe Liepaja Academy of Riga Technical University, Latvia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5685-4222

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17770/eid2025.2.78

Keywords:

addiction, alcohol dependence, prevention, social risks

Abstract

Alcohol dependence is a complex and pressing public health and social issue worldwide, driven by a range of interrelated biological, psychological, and social factors. The aim of this case study is to provide insight into the impact of alcohol dependence by identifying its key contributing factors and preventive educational measures. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining a theoretical literature review with empirical data obtained from an online survey of 63 Latvian residents. The findings reveal a concerning trend and underscore, among other things, the need for further research into excessive alcohol consumption. They also highlight the importance of stricter alcohol control policies, enhanced rehabilitation services, and increased public awareness, particularly through the education of schoolchildren. The study emphasises the necessity of a comprehensive national strategy that encompasses policy reform, public education, and the establishment of a stable support system for individuals and families affected by alcohol addiction. During the study, the authors also offer recommendations to policymakers at the national level.

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