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Alcoholism is a major global problem. According to WHO 2015 data, 2 billion people worldwide consume alcoholic beverages and 76.3 million are diagnosed with alcohol use disorders, making alcohol the most prevalent psychoactive substance used globally. In Kenya, a high rate of alcohol abuse has been identified by multiple studies. 3-6 According to the most recent 2015 WHO data the prevalence of heavy episodic drinking among the general Kenyan population aged 15 years or older is 5.2% 4. In Kisii County, Kenya, the statistics are even more concerning. This study created and piloted a CHAAT (The Child Health and Alcohol use Assessment Tool) survey to assess the prevalence of alcohol use and its effects on children in Gesoni, a sub-community of Kisii County. We found that 46% of Gesoni’s adults use alcohol and 80% of these meet criteria for hazardous drinking. 9% of children reported using alcohol …