Another reason why it is a mistake to legalize recreational marijuana. According an article by Duke (2012), marijuana is a gateway substance, which has addictive nature and it will lead to other substance abuse. Another problem associated with marijuana use is peer pressure. Marijuana use among adolescent (13-19) is big problem in the society. According to Duke (2012), “It is a gateway to crime” (p. 1). People with addiction often commit crimes like robbery and theft for drug money. There are people fighting for smaller punishment for marijuana users, because marijuana is usually a secondary factor, not the primary crime. By keeping marijuana illegal users will be discouraged. Use of marijuana can cause physical and mental impairment, which
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State and local government will earn tax revenue from regulating marijuana sales. Some people are trying to get the benefit and make money from its legalization. Author Noel (2015) created a clear picture about profit market and financial gain in the marijuana industry. In her article, Stacy Pope is a beauty salon owner who attended a cannabis entrepreneurship meeting in Atlanta and was surprised by other business owners’ level of interest for the marijuana industry. She became more motivated when she saw that KTVA-TV reporter, Charlo Greene, quit her on air position to focus on a more profitable business in the marijuana …show more content…
As we see marijuana use is a threat to our younger plus older generation and legalizing marijuana for recreational use may have negative effects on society as a whole; therefore, legalization of marijuana should proceed through scientific study and not be allowed through vote or legislative initiative (Opposing Viewpoints in Context, 2012). The physician who is prescribing the marijuana should have full knowledge of marijuana and bear full responsibility for its effect. Considering potential negative health effects, therefore, medical marijuana should go through the same laborious process used for other medications, and looked at under heavy
State and local government will earn tax revenue from regulating marijuana sales. Some people are trying to get the benefit and make money from its legalization. Author Noel (2015) created a clear picture about profit market and financial gain in the marijuana industry. In her article, Stacy Pope is a beauty salon owner who attended a cannabis entrepreneurship meeting in Atlanta and was surprised by other business owners’ level of interest for the marijuana industry. She became more motivated when she saw that KTVA-TV reporter, Charlo Greene, quit her on air position to focus on a more profitable business in the marijuana …show more content…
As we see marijuana use is a threat to our younger plus older generation and legalizing marijuana for recreational use may have negative effects on society as a whole; therefore, legalization of marijuana should proceed through scientific study and not be allowed through vote or legislative initiative (Opposing Viewpoints in Context, 2012). The physician who is prescribing the marijuana should have full knowledge of marijuana and bear full responsibility for its effect. Considering potential negative health effects, therefore, medical marijuana should go through the same laborious process used for other medications, and looked at under heavy