There are two different opinions about the legalization of marijuana. Many people believe that the legalization of this plant will have extremely negative consequences. Abuse of this drug can lead to an increase in crime, dangerous situations on the roads, and mortality growth. Also, there is an opposition opinion that says that this drug has many advantages. Currently, marijuana is used in medicine and cosmetology, and its legalization can improve the economic situation in the country. Despite the ban on the use of marijuana, some countries still legalized its use on their territory.
The use of marijuana for medical purposes is not a new idea. The ancient Romans and Greeks used this plant to facilitate women’s childbirth, and Indian Ayurvedic medicine recommends using it for epilepsy. In the modern world, marijuana is widely used in medicine as a sedative, reducing pain, treating the tendency to nausea and sleep disorders. Marijuana has a minimal side effect, provided that it is used strictly in certain quantities.
The legalization of marijuana can have a positive impact on the country’s economy. Currently, in countries where marijuana is banned, a big part of the country’s total budget is spent on paying for the work of law enforcement agencies that monitor compliance with laws prohibiting the possession, use, and distribution of this plant. Moreover, a large amount of money is spent on the detention in prisons of criminals who violate the law on the prohibition of marijuana. With the legalization of this drug, law enforcement agencies will have more time and opportunities to monitor more serious violations and crimes.
Legalized marijuana will be sold through licensed stores, which will give customers guarantees that the product is clean and free of pesticides and mold. Sales through stores will give the government the ability to enforce laboratory tests and regulations to give people assurances that the product is free of harmful substances. Also, stores that sell products containing this plant will be able to regulate the number of purchased goods, as well as exclude the purchase of marijuana by children.
In addition to the advantages, the legalization of marijuana has several disadvantages that call into question the need to introduce this plant in a less controlled use. For example, there is an increase in the number of fatal road accidents, due to the fact that drivers have a decrease in reaction speed, and people who do not have a license to drive a car use the vehicle more fearlessly, in the hope that they will be able to avoid an accident. Driving under the influence of marijuana can lead to fatal consequences for both the driver and the surrounding road users.
Another drawback of legalizing the drug is the damage to the brain and the increase in the number of mental health problems. Uncontrolled or regular use of marijuana increases the risk of developing depressive disorders, schizophrenia, and other diseases related to the human nervous system. People went to medical institutions with attacks of panic and acute anxiety, which was the result of marijuana use.
In conclusion, legalizing marijuana has its advantages and disadvantages. If the use of this plant is still legalized, the state must monitor and comply with all security measures so that this policy regarding the narcotic plant is not harmful to the residents of the country. People should also remember that although marijuana has a number of useful properties, it is still not worth abusing the use of this plant.