• Dr.Nisha
• Dr. D.Saldanha
• Dr. Anuradha Mhaske

Background: Harmful use and alcohol abuse are patterns of drinking and are defined as disorders in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD‐10) and in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Disorders (DSM‐IV) (Ranjan Jinu, 2009) . Alcohol use contributes to physical or psychological harm. Objectives: To assess the effect of guided imagery on stress and lifestyle among alcoholics and to find correlation with stress and lifestyle. Method: An experimental study including population of 200 alcoholics admitted in de-addiction center out of which 100 in experimental group and 100 in control group. Probability simple random sampling technique was used. Data was collected in 2013 using self-administered sociodemographic questionnaire and rating scales on stress and lifestyle. Guided imagery was effectively administered for seven days on experimental group and taken posttests 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 at 7th day, 2week, 3 week, 4th week, 8th week, 16th week and 24th week. Results: The majority of participants reported of stress and that lead to alcoholism. Alcoholism also troubled Physical, Physiological, spiritual, social, financial dimensions of mental health and increased stress. Stress level hampered living style. Working with guided imagery participants reported relaxation, diversion and orientation to responsibilities. The change in stress scores and lifestyle scores for experimental group was significantly higher than that for control group. Guided imagery has helped to relieve stress and improve lifestyle. Conclusion: When combined with support and guided imagery, Guided imagery is proved effective in reducing the stress level and improving life style remarkably.

Guided imagery, stress level, lifestyle, de-addiction centers, alcoholics.

"Effect of Guided Imagery on Stress Level and Lifestyle Among Alcoholics: A Quantitative Study ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no.117-126, April-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904918.pdf

"Effect of Guided Imagery on Stress Level and Lifestyle Among Alcoholics: A Quantitative Study ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no. pp117-126, April-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904918.pdf