CURBING

This study assessed the abuse of alcohol in Delta State, Nigeria, and the role of the church in curbing it. The specific objectives were to; ascertain the effect of alcohol abuse among Nigeria youths, in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, examine the effect of alcohol abuse on the health of victims and to investigate the role of the church in controlling alcohol abuse in the society. Data for this study we're obtained from both primary and secondary sources. Results shows the percentage of people involved in the abuse of alcoholism high. 60% out of 100% of people are drinking alcohol excessively. The causes of alcohol abuse includes; social factors, psychological factors and biological factors. The effects of alcohol abuse is numerous; these includes drowsiness, cancer in the intestines, blurred or double vision, liver disease. Some solutions to alcohol abuse were home cure remedies, the Keeley Cure, established institutions, pastorial care, Biblical Teachings. This study concluded that the percentage of people abusing alcohol is high. The study therefore recommends that government and private institutions should provide well equipped institutions where alcoholics can go to for help.