(a) What is drug trafficking? (b) State four social consequences of drug abuse.

Explanation

(a) Meaning of Drug;

Trafficking Drug trafficking is the buying and selling of hard drugs, such as heroine, cocaine, marijuana and amphetamines. Or Drug trafficking is a worldwide illegal trade involving the cultivation, manufacture, distribution and sale of substances/drugs which are identified under the drug prohibition laws. or Drug trafficking is illegal acquisition of illegal drugs by the dealer and the buyer and use of these illegal drugs by users.

(b) Social consequences of Drug Abuse:

(I)Drug trafficking destroys the youths of a society

(ii) A person who is regularly involved in drug abuse may develop mental problems

(iii) Excessive dependence on drugs could lead to ghastly road accident

(iv) Large numbers of drugs addicts roaming the streets with no desire for work or education which affects the economy adversely

(v) Public safety is usually threatened as a result of the antisocial behaviour of drug addicts, e.g. thuggery

(vi) Disruption of societal peace and tranquility as a result of drug-related crimes and conflicts among drug traffickers/barons

(vii) Excessive smoking damages the lungs and ruins the health of smokers for life.

(viii) Those who engage in drug abuse exhibit laziness and hatred for work.