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Violence against women is a major problem around the world. There is approximately one in four chance that women will experience intimate partner violence. The consequences of intimate partner violence may be various: immediate and direct (injury or death), direct and long term (chronic illness and disability), indirect (self-perceived health and health activities), or all three. Depression and post - traumatic stress disorder are the most common mental-health consequence of intimate partner violence. Alcohol consumption presents a significant factor in the development of intimate partner violence. Alcohol use, especially heavy drinking, is one of the individual factors. The aim of this paper is to establish a link between the alcohol consumption and occurrences of intimate partner violence and a portrait of health consequences of intimate partner violence on women. Furthermore, it is meant for the clinicians who deal with alcohol addicts since the treatment program should include the recognition and monitoring of health consequences women suffered by their partners.