DOI: 10.36347/sjahss.2018.v06i12.020

Pages: 2292-2304

Global statistics show persistence of alcohol and drug abuse among the youth. In response to this, religious organizations have come up with Programmes aimed at mitigating alcohol and drug abuse. However, the problem continues to persist despite the significant role religions play in the society. This study analyzed the Biblical, pastoral and theological justification of the Church’s involvement in addressing the problem of alcohol and drug abuse with reference to Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA). The target population was 2,835,000 members in the PCEA. The accessible population was the Church elders, Parish ministers, Presbytery moderators, the PCEA youth director and the youth members who included the youth abusing alcohol and drugs.