Alcholism is the most common desease of today and one of the most dofficult socio – medical diseases of today. Alcoholism is the most common disease of today and one of the most difficult socio-medical diseases of today. It is known that excessive drinking of alcoholic beverages is not only harmful to the individual who abuses it, but also to his family and the entire community. Excessive and prolonged drinking of alcoholic beverages leads to a number of bodily damage. It often leads to marital problems, neglect of families, family abuse, depression, family dysfunction and often to the collapse of the family. Early detection of alcoholism provides the patient with a chance to recover and prevent further deterioration. It is estimated that in Croatia there are about 300 000 alcoholics, and annually, around 50 000 alcoholics are treated, while others continue to consume alcoholic beverages. The frequency of drinking alcoholic beverages varies widely in the world. It depends on the habits and customs of the people, the type of alcoholic beverages and the intensity of drinking, and on a number of factors such as: age, gender and various social and economic factors. . Croatia is a highly traditional vineyard country. Wine production of wine and other alcoholic beverages has a prominent place in various folk traditions and with wine and alcohol binds the whole assembly of customs and beliefs. In some areas, this relationship is more pronounced, depending on the middle, the roots of tradition and the customs that accompany and emphasize this tradition. But there are differences between the north and the south from the sale of wine and its role in the community. The importance of viticulture in the North was more concerned with the blending in the culture, customs and mentality of the population, while in the south more pronounced existential dependence. Alcoholism can and must be treated. The aim of this research is to investigate and compare the total number of hospitalized patients Krapinsko – Zagorje and Dubrovnik – Neretva County in the period from 01.01.2014. - 31.12.2018. In KBC "Sestre Milosrdnice" at the Clinic for Psychiatry, alcoholism and other addictions.