Legalization of Marijuana

Legalization of Marijuana

Introduction

The real name of Marijuana is Cannabis and it is an addictive drug which is either a gateway drug to addiction or either not. There has been a huge debate over its legalization to prevent its production to stop its harm over the people. Science proves that the use of marijuana can harm a person's body and mental functions. It is a source of drug trafficking where crime rate, violence and social disintegration can worsen the whole society with disorders and mental illness with marijuana's addiction (Sherline, 2013).

Discussion

Marijuana must be Legalized

The legalization of marijuana can benefit in reducing the crime rate through legalization a lower price can be very beneficial in reducing its cost. Science has proved that marijuana is made up from an herb which is far better than alcohol or tobacco consumption if it is being used in moderation. Setting out limitation over the consumption of drugs will intrude a personal freedom (Messerli, 2011).

There are many other benefits such as is medical benefits the usage of marijuana is used for the cancer patients to cure their illness. The expenditure over the marijuana purchases will benefit the government with additional tax revenues and many serious court cases over such crimes will be free from drug dealers. The reason is that, drug traffickers will start losing their business because the drug trafficking is done for illegal goods but when marijuana will be legalized then there will be no threat of illegal drug supply crimes (Stimson, 2010).

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority can regulate over the quality and safety of this drug to be consumed by the general public legally. Just like other pleasures such as sex, cigarettes and alcohol, marijuana is also one of the addictions of a pleasure seeker. Apart from a normal consumption of an individual, marijuana is used in many other goods in the commercial and industrial use because marijuana is an herb and there is almost 0% of death rate from the consumption of marijuana as comparative tot alcohol or tobacco consumption.

The overuse of marijuana can cause lethargic behavior but it can never cause serious health problems. It is not considered in a hard drug or a harmful drug and it does not even cause any long-term memory problems too. Its side affects do not cause any brain damages, immune system problems or any genetic damages. It does not the harm brain ...