Pratidin Bureau
Arunachal Pradesh tops the list in terms of proportion of both men and women who drink alcohol, according to the NFHS-5 survey.
Telangana shows a high prevalence of alcohol consumption among men, particularly in the upper Brahmaputra region.
Chhattisgarh features prominently in reports on high alcohol consumption, particularly in rural areas.
Manipur has a history of struggles with alcohol-related issues.
Meghalaya is another northeastern state with a reported high prevalence of alcohol consumption.
Jharkhand, particularly the Chhota Nagpur region, is mentioned in reports concerning high alcohol consumption rates.
Punjab has a long-standing association with alcohol consumption, and while efforts are underway to curb it, consumption rates remain high.