Essay On Marijuana Should Be Legal

Should Marijuana Be Legal? "Drugs are bad for you" I remember being told this thing since I was a child and even today. The naturally found plant called Marijuana is recognized all around the world. It is known to be a drug which gives users a "high" feeling. Marijuana is addictive and one of the most illegal substance. Some people believe that legalization might make marijuana abuse and dependence less common, but the truth is it can cause many problems. Because of the use of marijuana, it will increase the number of people abusing drugs. For instance, if marijuana is legalized, people will start smoking it every day any time which will increase the drug use. They can smoke marijuana without getting in trouble or without being arrested. Moreover, if marijuana gets legalized, people will start growing these plants in their back yard or in the field. What if it is available cheap in the market or at any smoke shops? All these things ultimately increase the number of drug users. The …show more content…
Overuse of marijuana can causes hallucination, reduced awareness and limited vision during driving. The research shows that "from 1999 to 2010, during a period of widespread decriminalization, the rate of drivers who died in crashes with marijuana in their system tripled, from 4% to 12%, according to a review of some 23591 driver deaths in six states"(Sam Frizell). The reason for risk in driving could be a higher level of psychoactive ingredient, THC, which spreads throughout the body when a person smokes marijuana. This amount of THC in the blood can lead to difficulties in driving. Being high can harm drug user 's function and ability to take decisions during driving. Therefore, smoke and drive is dangerous than drink and drive. Moreover, it is also danger for the regular traffic such as pedestrians and people walking