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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 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 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 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...