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Background: Alcohol dependence is a complex behaviour with far-reaching harmful effects on the family, work, society, as well as on the physical and mental health of the individual. Epidemiological studies conducted in India showed that 20-30% of our population is using alcohol at a harmful level. Mental health professionals provide support and understanding of the illness for the affected individual and family members. They work together on planning treatment; provide mutual support and understanding of the disorder. Aim: To study the effects of strength based supportive therapy on family functioning and coping of persons with alcohol dependence syndrome. Methodology: This was a hospital based intervention study. It had adopted the quasi-experimental before and after with control group research design. Participants were randomly allocated to the experimental and control groups. 10 persons with alcohol dependence syndrome were selected for the study  five each person with alcohol dependence syndrome and their family members were assigned in the control group (treatment as usual group; TAU) and five persons with alcohol dependence syndrome and their family members were assigned in the experimental group (treatment as usual positive family intervention group). Family functioning was assessed through McMaster family assessment device Patients were assessed through brief cope. Result: The study results indicated a significant improvement in various domains of family functioning in experimental group participants compared to the treatment as usual group. It has also noted improvement in coping among patients. Conclusion: strength based supportive intervention useful for the caregivers as well as it also helps in improving coping among person with alcohol dependence syndrome.

Background: Family interventions are the core interventions in which mental health professionals provide support and understanding of the illness to affected individuals and family members. They work together on planning treatment; provide psychological support and understanding of the disorder. Aim: To study the impact of the family intervention on self-esteem and wellbeing of individuals with alcohol dependence syndrome. Methodology: It was a hospital-based pre-post design intervention study. Ten samples purposively selected and equal numbers were assigned to the experimental and control group. Tools used for assessment were - a semi-structured socio-demographic and clinical data sheet, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, PGI General Well-being, and The McMaster Family Assessment Device. Results: The study results show that family intervention brings significant improvement in the family functioning; self-esteem and well being of the study sample which sustained over three months follow up period. Conclusion: This line of treatment can be used for better outcome among persons with alcohol dependence syndrome. Keywords: Alcohol dependence, family interventions, self-esteem, wellbeing