The paper discusses about of marijuana as an issue prevailing in the society of the United States of America. It attempts to highlight the social aspects of legalizing marijuana or not in relationship with the helath issues that are associated with the use of marijuana. The legality of marijuana has been the subject of debate and controversy for decades. Marijuana is illegal to consume, use, possess, cultivate, transfer or trade in most countries (Adam, pp. 15-18). Since the beginning of widespread marijuana prohibition around the turn of the 20th century, most countries have not re-legalized it for personal use, although more ...