The present is a qualitative research. It has taken the Life History Method and aimed to assess the consequences of alcohol abuse and discuss necessary and accessible health care. The 30 deponents were in a band age of 20 to 60 years old. The study showed that the women abuse alcohol in order to forget or minimize the consequences of financial difficulties; differences in marital relationships; physical violence and; exhausting work journeys. Outcomes of alcohol abuse are health problems; deprivation; maltreatment; difficulties in family life and in marital relations; physical and psychological problems; suicide attempts and; abandoning of children and husband. The study followed to conclude that the women have not mentioned any health care offer, and affirm that any governmental initiative has to be inclusive, valuing and encouraging community and Civil Society Organizations engagement, so as to congregate technological, human and medical actions and know-how.
Nursing; Women; Alcohol abuse