Alcohol is the oldest and most commonly used addictive drug that has a relaxing effect, it gives a feeling of euphoria, and reduces intellectual abilities. Alcoholism is regarded as a disease of the brain because it changes its functions, damage and destroy nerve cells in the brain that cannot be restored. In Croatia, the term "socially acceptable consumption of alcohol ' has been used, people start drinking very early, at the age of 14 to 16 and there has been an increase in the number of alcoholics. The fact that alcohol has eventually become a major generator of entertainment is worrying. There are more and more consumers within female population, with controversial moral point of view between the sexes, although neither of the parties have an excuse for alcohol consumption. The most deserving person for a constructive approach to alcohol issues is a psychiatrist Vladimir Hudolin. In 1964 he founded the first club of treated alcoholics, which later began to spread all over the country. It is estimated that there are about 240,000 alcoholics in Croatia, 15 % of which are adult men and 8 % women, although the numbers have been increasing. Alcoholism cannot be cured only in hospitals and that is why the clubs in which addicts continue their treatments to complete abstinence after leaving the hospital are very important. However, every addict is at risk for relapse, so there is no lifetime guarantee that they will not resort to alcohol again. Together with other health professional team members, a nurse plays an important role in the whole process of treatment, primarily due to the primary contact with the patient. Providing empathy to achieve a warm and good relationship with a patient helps in the further realization of the care plan. Through health education nurse educates not only the addicts, but also their families. Alcoholism as a disease that affects all those who have significant contact with the addict. Therefore, the nurse plays an important role in approaching alcohol addicts and their families through education, therapeutic communities and providing psychological support, which is the foundation of further cooperation in treatment.