Impact of alcohol consumption on oneself, family, and society of community leaders in the Southeastern Region

Abstract

This survey research aims to study the effects of alcohol on oneself. Family and society of community leaders in the Southeastern region Sample group is 356 community leaders, randomly selected by proportionate stratified method. Tools used as interview forms. Data analysis using statistical frequency, percentage, and median. The results of the study showed that the physical impact caused by community leaders after drinking alcohol are not good memory. While drinking, usually not eating food and often unconscious drunk, 36.5%, 30.6%, and 11.0% respectively. Used to have accidents from driving cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles 1-2 times /year at 75.5%. Had illness from drinking alcohol 11.5%. The impact on the family revealed that 44.6 percent of the family members had been quarreled with the violence at 87.2%, and 10.6% were injured. The impact on neighbors or people in the community who had had problems with the neighbors 13.2%. Violence is at the level of argued at 87.2%. Having 9.0% of work problems, with the most lack of jobs, 55.3%, followed by a dispute with colleagues 23.4%. Suggestions for family and community leaders should be encourage to reduce the amount of drinking or quit drinking behavior in order to reduce such effects.