Question

1. We have learned a great deal about how substances work in the body. This information is often used as an argument either for or against legalization of substances. Present an argument either for or against the legalization of marijuana. Consider the statistics and other information provided in this module. You may also use your knowledge of the issue outside of the information presented in the module.

Answer 1

Marijuana is used in medicine as a psychoactive drugs which can bring a state of happiness in the form of recreational drugs.

The use of this can bring about a urn of $146.4 billion dollar by 2025.In 2018 it yielded a revenue of approximately 10 billion dollar. Moreover about 62 % of US population wants this to be made legalised and accessible to all without discrimination on the grounds of race, color.People in early adults are using it on a higher rate .Hence cultivating this crop can bring profit in agricultural sector, provide employment ,increase the GDP of the country. This can even override the sale of cigarettes .Many support this saying it gives a medical benefit.

However legalizing it is always a hazard to future generations who may end up using drugs continuously and in an increased amount day by day to get the pleasure leading to addiction. This addiction can alter the entire physical and psychological health of the people similar to tobacco usage or cigarette usage being legalised. Therefore increasing the disease condition and increase in healthcare expenses .