The Legalization Of Marijuana Should Be Legal

The legalization of marijuana has been a very hot topic across Canada since the 2015 federal elections.

Marijuana should not be legal. It should not be legal because we need to think about our health and well being and the bad effects it has on your body. Our education, not going down a bad path and having a bright future. Lastly how you can become addicted and the gateway of drugs. Many people will tell you marijuana is not dangerous. Consider who is telling you that. Are these the same people who are trying to sell you some pot?

The legalization of marijuana is a very debatable subject, some people think it is bad and should be illegal, and some people think it is good in some ways if used properly. It should be legal because it has few negative effects, it serves other purposes than getting people stoned, and it is better than other drugs.

legalization of marijuana will send the message to young children that that the use of this is drug is

Marijuana is a natural herb that comes from a plant. It only becomes a drug when people smoke it or orally consume it for hallucinogenic purposes. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the legalization of marijuana with some states wanting to legalize it and others wanting to keep it illegal. However, some states have already legalized it and the effects could be considered positive. Therefore, the united states should legalize marijuana because it would be a source of income for our economy, would decrease crime rates involving marijuana and it would decrease the drug trafficking of it.

Marijuana should be legal in America because it has been used for centuries and is relatively safe. Paul Armentano states “Marijuana has been cultivated and used by human beings for thousands of years as a medicine, as a drug, as a fiber, and as food.” Knowing that our ancestors have been using marijuana for thousands of years, I believe that the consumption or marijuana isn't as bad as others claim it to be. Since marijuana has been circulating through our society for this long I believe it’s safe.

Marijuana should not be legal the United States is the other side of this argument. The people who support the legalization of marijuana, the policies in the united states are working well and have helped to reduce the amount of marijuana use and transport in the United States(Reuters).

Marijuana is a very prominent and controversial issue in society today. Although many slanderous claims have been made about cannabis in recent history, the truths are slowly starting to resurface. The big question succeeding these truths is if marijuana should be legalized in the United States collectively. Unfortunately, these truths are under a substantial amount of criticism due to the stereotypical view of what people see as the typical “pot smoker.” This twisted perception of a lazy and unmotivated America is the product of almost one hundred years of propaganda and deception spread by private interests who needed cannabis to be illegal for their own personal benefits. When taking into account the positives and negatives of the legalization of marijuana in the United States, the amount of benefits greatly outweigh the costs, making legalization necessary in a

Marijuana, a speculated harmful gateway drug where ‘Marijuana raids are more harmful than the drug itself”(Ingraham, 2017). Is Marijuana really that harmful to be illegal? Marijuana is currently illegal in some states in the U.S. and Canada for recreational use, medical use or both. Some areas already legalized the use of Marijuana like California, Nevada, etc. which is causing controversy since other states and countries won’t. Marijuana should be legal as the facts and statistics are coming out, like, the health benefits, the Economic benefits and how a low-risk drug like Cannabis compares to other legal drugs.

The most common drug that has been legalized in quite some states would be marijuana, but the thought of having all drugs legalized in the U.S. for recreational usage can be troubling, confusing, and disturbing. The only drug that should be decriminalized is marijuana, not just because it is popular, but because the drug can be used medically. The herb is prescribed by Doctors for patients who experience pain from cancer, nerve pain, headaches, and other diseases. Among all of the drugs, Marijuana appears to be the softest of drugs. It’s less likely for the drug to kill anyone who uses it recreationally or medicinally therefore it should be legalized. The hardcore drugs: cocaine, ecstasy, meth, and heroin are more life threatening. Those die-hard

“Adolescents have reported that they experimented with marijuana to enhance sexuality; to feel more confident; for pleasure and relaxation; to make themselves more comfortable in social situations; to understand themselves better; for acceptance by their peers or to achieve elevated social status; to defy authority; and to expand their minds”(Habits). Teens are using marijuana to feel better with and about themselves and also to be more social with their friends and family. Teen’s should not have

Marijuana is the most used drug around the world in adolescence and adulthood. Those who believe in the legalization of this drug are down right wrong Marijuana ruins lives. My first article states “Marijuana was an identified drug of abuse for 57 percent of the individuals referred to treatment from the criminal justice system”(substance abuse administration). This article explains that more than half of the inmates in the criminal justice system has used marijuana. Adult society would deteriorate if it was legalized it would add to all the problems that alcohol and tobacco cause. Usage of marijuana in adolescence will alter brain development and will lead to poor academic

Teens are beginning to abuse marijuana and have even claimed that regular smoking isn’t harmful. Teens shouldn’t be smoking marijuana because their brains are still developing and can cause a disruption in the development process. According to the

I believe that marijuana should not be legalized because the use of marijuana adversely effects the brain through various avenues by modulating drug reward, altering its structure and function, and increasing the risk of psychiatric problems and substance abuse.

Marijuana is one of the most common drugs sold and used in America and all over the world. This substance have received a lot of attention over the years but have come to the forefront more in the recent years. Mostly because it have become a debate of whether it should or should not be legalized. Some people use marijuana for recreation while others use it for medical purposes. There are many advocates for the legalization of marijuana. On the other hand, there are advocates opposing the legalization of the same named substance. I suppose the view of whether it should or should not be legalized would depend greatly on who you speak to. I for one feel as if the use of marijuana should be legalized because it