Title: Assessing the Causative Agents of Drunkenness among Youth of Nsasa Vilange in Kyela District, Mbeya Region in Tanzania

Authors: Mary Pamela Munthali

 Mary Pamela Munthali MCT Southern Province, P.O. Box, Tukuyu Mbeya
*Correspondence: skyalan136@gmail.com

Abstract

Excessive drinking of alcohol is harmful human beings worldwide. It is more harmful to youth and children than any other groups because these groups are the expected workforce of the community. The Paper assesses the possible factors that promote excessive drinking among youth at Nsasa village located in Kyela District Mbeya region in Tanzania. Using qualitative approach and documentary analysis method, this paper argues that unless a deliberate intervention is done by the church and community to counteract the drunkenness habit among youth at Nsasa village, the health of energetic youth will continue deteriorating. The paper identifies and critically discusses the role of the church and society towards the various factors exacerbating drunkenness. In this case, the paper contributes towards communities’ struggles against the effects of alcoholism to the most important group of youth in society.

Keywords: Alcoholism; Drunkenness; Youth; Nsasa Village.