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Method: A total of 269 community members and 81 healthcare workers participated in this quasi-experimental study. The KAP survey and Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) were used, and sociodemographic details were noted. Tailored to local cultural settings, a 3-month community mobilization and provider training intervention was carried out. Statistical analyses, including logistic regression, Cox regression, and structural equation modeling, were performed. Findings: The prevalence of alcohol use was 111 (41.3%). The significant predictors were identified as male sex, education level, and family history (adjusted odds ratios=2.73, 1.96, and 2.83, respectively). Following the intervention, community participant KAP scores (4.60 to 8.53, P&lt;0.001) and healthcare worker KAP scores (15.0 to 22.3, P&lt;0.001) improved significantly. Of the 111 alcohol users, 81(73%) started treatment. Abstinence rates were 63(77.8%) at 1 month and 39 (48.1%) at 3 months. Those aged over 40 years who had low income and those with unstable employment faced the highest relapse risk. Conclusion: Using community-specific approaches within broad systemic frameworks improves intervention outcomes for alcohol use among tribal populations. 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