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Patients were categorised as those with recent alcohol use (within the past 60 d) and those abstinent for more than 60 d. Data on alcohol use patterns, dependence severity, motivation to change, and perception of alcohol-related harm were obtained using structured assessments like the severity of dependence scale, readiness to change questionnaire, and a structured questionnaire developed for clinical use.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n A majority of patients reported recent alcohol use. Most were long-term (n=2932, 78% >5 y) and frequently drinking alcohol (n=2905, 77.3%) drinking alcohol three or more times per week), and 57.4% (n=2158) had attempted quitting previously. Individuals with ongoing alcohol consumption had higher dependence severity compared to abstinent patients. Despite this, many current drinkers reported awareness of alcohol-related harms and the need for treatment. 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