Marijuana should not be legal

Marijuana Should Not Be Legal

Introduction

Marijuana is a drug that has adverse effects on the human health. It has made illegal by the governments so that health measures can be taken care of. This paper examines the issues and the factors that related to Marijuana and thus leads to its illegality in different parts of the world. Marijuana is the drug that has not only negative affects but it also carries certain points. Its usage was widespread in the nineteenth century, as analgesic, anticoagulant and hypnotic agent. The harmful and adverse affects of Marijuana prevails on its nourishing components, therefore, it was made illegal in most parts of the world.

Discussion

Hundred years ago, opium, cocaine, and even heroin were legal in America. They were used mostly to relieve medical conditions. Some versions of these drugs were sold over the counter, like aspirin and cough medicine today. Several factors led to laws restricting the availability of drugs: growing awareness that they were addictive; a desire by the medical. The debate over the legalization of marijuana has been raging on for several decades. Even though countless arguments have been presented and considered over the passage of time the debate is still present in the irresolute form. In this regard, this discussion will attempt highlights the pros and cons of Marijuana and why it is best that it should not be legalized.

Marijuana which has scientific name, Cannabis Sativa is a very controversial topic for United States. The first reason why marijuana should not be legalized is that, the chances of the drug getting into the hands of children would increase. There are unhealthy items that are legal, like cigarettes and alcohol that is prohibited from being sold to children. Children do not show the same reasoning, judgment, and responsibility like an adult would. Marijuana use ...