Management of women with alcohol use disorder during COVID-19 pandemic: A case series from Southern India

Abstract

The gender influence on alcohol use trajectory in women is poorly understood. Culture is one of the determinant factors along with other psychobiological variances. A case series of two female alcohol use cases to understand its trajectory through cultural critical analysis. Case-wise discussion on culture as a critical pathological risk and protective aspects amid COVID-pandemic related restricted alcohol availability was done. We have highlighted the cultural factor considerations in understanding the gender differential phenomenon and its gender-specific comprehensive treatment services.