Adopting an Ecological Health Model to Harmful Alcohol Use in Nigeria’s Niger Delta

Authors

  • Prince Agwu prince.agwu@unn.edu.ng
    Department of Social Work University of Nigeria 410001 Nsukka Nigeria
  • Uzoma Okoye Department of Social Work, University of Nigeria; Nigeria
  • Samuel Ebimgbo Department of Social Work, University of Nigeria; Nigeria
  • Uju Agbawodikeizu Department of Social Work, University of Nigeria; Nigeria
  • Igwe Ijeoma Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Nigeria; Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5708/EJMH.13.2018.2.6

Keywords:

Drug-free therapy, ecological health model, Niger Delta, harmful alcohol use

Abstract

Substance abuse has ravaged potentials and keeps clamping down on the stability of societies. It is increasingly becoming a social problem that demands sustainable remedies, particularly in Nigeria’s Niger Delta. This paper establishes a case for the utilisation of an ecological health model in dealing with harmful alcohol use in the region. What motivates the adoption of such a model is the fact that harmful alcohol use largely stems from nurture and can be remedied through same nurture. This paper adopted a case study research design using participant observation for data gathering, while using thematic analysis in organising and interpreting data.

Published 2018-12-13

How to Cite

Agwu, P., Okoye, U., Ebimgbo, S., Agbawodikeizu, U., & Ijeoma, I. (2018). Adopting an Ecological Health Model to Harmful Alcohol Use in Nigeria’s Niger Delta. European Journal of Mental Health, 13(2), 211–222. https://doi.org/10.5708/EJMH.13.2018.2.6