China University of Geosciences, Wuhan Number 388 Lumo road, Honshang District
This study assesses the socioeconomic effects the youths in Ghana are being prone to as a result of alcohol abuse. It is aimed at highlighting the extent of such effects so as to help in policy formulation and implementation process. A survey research design was employed and a purposive sampling technique adopted. A case study of Ho municipality was used with a structured questionnaire administered on a population of 200. SPSS software was used to analyze data with results presented based on descriptive statics, nominal and ordinal analysis. The research result confirmed alcohol abuse among the youths, affects youths‘ education as well as resulting in youth violence and aggression. In addition, notable effects on productivity and income were also identified as being some related consequences of alcohol abuse among the youths. The study thus concluded that, socioeconomic effects of alcohol among the youth cannot be underestimated. Especially circumstances where the youth are the active manpower and driving force for the development of every nation. Review of policies to accommodate current trends, strict enforcement of laws and public education will curb the extent of damage.
Alcoholism, Poverty, Education, Violence, Youth
