When Legalizing Marijuana Should Be Considered

By James Spann


Lobby groups in support of legalizing marijuana have confronted authorities and policy makers with the incredible benefits such an move would have on the society. Their argument is that the drug should be removed from the criminal justice system and proper regulations be put in place. The idea is to have a policy and legal framework like the one that regulates sale and consumption of alcohol.

Through legalization of cannabis, governments stand to reap huge returns since it will become a lucrative cash crop. It will create employment in a formal way and expand the economic opportunities for locals. This is an incredible shift from the traditional informal or underground market that has thrived despite strict regulations. The governments can collect taxes while workers operate in the confidence that they are not doing an illegal business.

The resources used in fighting the growth, sale and distribution of cannabis sativa are immense. This is considered a waste of resources and deprivation of other areas that are more deserving like fighting crimes and ensuring law and order. Court calendars will be freed to serve the citizens with more realistic conflicts. Growers have a chance to create an entirely new industry using the produce from this plant.

There are a number of medical reasons for using marijuana that are a product of extensive research and testing. They have been given by reputable institutions with necessary safeguards regarding quantities and frequency of use. At the fore of the debate is the reduction in suicide rate with as much as ten percentage points. It is used to cope with stressful situations and thus keep a person away from suicidal thoughts.

Depression ranks high among the health reasons for using marijuana. It helps to prevent depression by pushing back the onset of panic attacks and anxiety. This gives a person the psychological strength to handle difficult situations. Other conditions that can be managed using cannabis include suicidal ideation, schizophrenia and psychosis. There is a personality element in mental health which has lead to different reactions to the same medication.

Answering the question should marijuana be legalized requires an evaluation of information coming from economists and medical researcher in renowned world universities. They have advocated for development of policies to guide access and use of cannabis instead of criminalizing it. It should be used with active prescriptions only. Other social support structures like health care must be provided to prevent misuse. Tests are ongoing to determine dosage in different situations.

The danger with legalizing marijuana comes when people turn to it for recreation purposes. This might lead to addiction which causes it to affect daily chores. Male users seemed to respond positively compared to female users according to the research. Researchers have established a connection between alcohol intake and use of cannabis. The long term effects in each case are in favor of cannabis as compared to alcohol.

Legal cannabis has a psychological effect to the users. Elimination of the criminal aspect means that users are no longer guilty and are therefore able to follow prescription. They can use it in the right places, right quantities and at the right time. This helps in reforming a society that is used to hidden or underground use. The health status of the persons using the plant can be monitored easily.

The use of marijuana in pain relief has caused a stir in the industry. This has made authorities more receptive to the push for legalization. This will create an entry point for policy makers and regulators to develop friendly policies that will lead to beneficial growth of the industry. It can be used on foods and drinks instead of the conventional smoking option which is linked to harmful health side effects. Legalization prevents abuse and hands control of the industry to government organs instead of criminals and cartels.

A society that is free of stress is considered healthy and more productive. The health benefits that will be associated with legal cannabis spread beyond reduced health bills. A person who is stress free is more productive. Such a person is not prone to common disease attacks considering that stress reduces immunity.

The debate on legalizing marijuana continues to range in different parts of the world. Input from reputable institutions has given the idea necessary support. Its economic and health benefits are increasingly being embraced.




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