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dangers of premarital sex by eguriase s. m. okaka

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Dangers of Premarital Sex By Eguriase S. M. Okaka Premarital sex is sexual intercourse practiced by individuals who are unmarried. It usually refers to sexual relations between two people prior to marrying each other. In some culture, the term is used instead of fornication due to the negative meaning association with the latter. Some degree of ambiguity has been linked with premarital sex. Some say it is unclear whether sex between individuals who are legally forbidden from marrying or sexual relations between persons uninterested in marrying could be considered premarital. Therefore, alternative names have been suggested, such as youthful sex, adolescent sex, and young adult sex. Premarital sex comes with some tragic consequences – from the physical to the emotional and the spiritual. Premarital sex may open wide the door of distrust and suspicion. Couples may lose their dignity, honor and mutual respect which they could have enjoyed if they had abstained from sex before marriage...

dangers of drug trafficking by eguriase s. m. okaka

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Dangers of Drug Trafficking By Eguriase S. M. Okaka Meaning of Drug Trafficking A drug is a substance which cures illnesses if taken in the proper way. When taken in an improper manner however, a drug can be very dangerous. In some cases, it leads to instant death. That is why the sale and distribution of drugs is not done carelessly in the society. The government licenses people who sell and distribute drugs after certifying that such people have what it takes to do so. However, despite measures taken by the government, there are people who sell and distribute drugs without the permission of the government. This is illegal and dangerous. The act of selling drugs without the permission of the government is referred to as drug trafficking. On the other hand, there are substances that referred to as hard drugs. These drugs are very harmful especially to those who consume them. They are, therefore, illegal drugs. Some people buy and sell these hard drugs across national borders. The ...

consequences of drug abuse to the society by eguriase s. m. okaka

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Consequences of Drug Abuse to the society By Eguriase S. M. Okaka Drug abuse is injurious to human health and has negative socio-economic consequences on the larger society as well as the international community. At the individual level, drug abuse may lead to changes in personality, a loss of interest in one’s career goals, insanity and even death. The individual may because an embarrassment to his or her family or friends and ultimately find himself or herself isolated from them. Other effects of drug abuse on an individual include: • Weakness in the organs of the body due to destruction of the body cells. • Malfunctioning of the system. • Exposure of the body to all forms of diseases. • An unkempt and dirty appearance. • Formation of street gangs or ‘area boys’ as they are known in Nigeria. • Insanity and even death. At the society level, drug abuse increases the number of unemployed persons who could have contributed to the development of the country. Hence, there is a loss ...

consequences of drug abuse and harmful substances by eguriase s. m. okaka

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Consequences of Drug Abuse and Harmful Substances By Eguriase S. M. Okaka Meaning of Drug Abuse Drugs are chemical substances that alter a person’s physiological condition. They are used in treatment, prevention or cure of diseases. Drugs are used in so many ways, and as such they are important. Sometimes, people use certain drugs and because of the way it makes them feel, they repeatedly take these drugs, even without a doctor’s advice or prescription. This is drug abuse. Drug abuse is the use of drugs and medications without a doctor’s prescription. Drug abuse is also known as substance abuse. Drugs can be abused in various ways. A person may abuse a prescribed drug by taking an overdose or too little of that particular drug or by smoking, inhaling, sniffing or injecting illegal drugs into the body. Forms of Drug Abuse Drugs can be abused in various ways. These are: • Through self-medication. • Taking an overdose. • Taking too little of a prescribed drug. • Receiving treatm...

positive group behavior by eguriase s. m. okaka

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Positive Group Behavior By Eguriase S. M. Okaka Meaning of Group and Group Behavior A group is a number of people or things that are put together or considered as a unit. Group behavior is the way a group of people with similar goals behave, which might be different from how they would normally behave if they were alone or as individuals. A group behavior distinguishes it from other groups. Types of Group Behavior There are different types of group behavior in the society. Some of these include: • Mass Action: This is the behavior that happens by chance among people in different places who come together to express a preference to or a grievance against a given social situation. The characteristics of a mass action are: a) It is spontaneous, i.e. those who are involved do not plan for it. It happens by chance. b) It is undertaken by people in different geographical locations. c) It is a reaction against a common social situation in the society. d) These people in different geograp...

men wey dey fight because of women by Eguriase S.M. Okaka

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conditions of marriage by eguriase s. m. okaka

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Conditions of Marriage By Eguriase S. M. Okaka Marriage is a very important institution in every society; hence people are encouraged to marry for the continuity and progress of the society. However, there are conditions that ought to be satisfied by people who intend to marry. If those conditions are not met, people do not give their support for the marriage to hold. Conditions for marriage include:  Physiological fitness: Marriage is for those who are physiologically or biologically fit, because after marriage, people are expected to bear children. If people going into marriage, especially women are not physiologically mature, child bearing will be risky. This is why underage people or people who are not physiologically fit are not encouraged to marry.  Psychological fitness: Marriage is not only concerned with development of the human body. It is also concerned with the development of the human mind because the body and the mind work together for the betterment of the individu...

purposes of marriage by Eguriase S.M. Okaka

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Purposes of Marriage By Eguriase S. M. Okaka Marriage is the legal union of a man and a woman as husband and wife. We can also say that marriage is a legal union of a man and a woman after customary rites so that they become husband and wife, live together and have children. It is one of the five major institutions in the society and one that ensures that the society does not die through the reproduction of young ones. Biblically, it is a covenant relationship between a man and a woman to share their lives and family responsibilities together. Purposes of Marriage Marriage serves many purposes in the society, some which include: • Means of Setting up a Family: Once a man and a woman are married in the way that is approved by the society, they become a family. • Procreation: Precreation means the production of young ones or children. It is in marriage that man and woman are approved to have children. • Sexual Satisfaction: Sexual satisfaction is achieved in marriage. It is importa...