The Pros and Cons of Marijuana Legalization

Marijuana Legalization: A Controversial Topic

Marijuana is one drug that has received a lot of attention from the public for several years now. Some people are pushing for its legalization while others opposing its legalization making it a contentious topic. However, despite the many debates about its legalization, some countries have made marijuana legal and more states are expected to legalize it in the future.

The Benefits of Legalizing Marijuana

Marijuana should be legalized because of its economic benefits, its medicinal value, and for security purposes. People support its legalization because of its benefit on public health and safety. Marijuana is medicinal and if legalized, patients in need of the drug as a pain reliever and healing will access it legally without risking their lives trying to buy it from the streets. In addition, it will help states save money being wasted on decriminalizing marijuana yet it is sold in the black markets. Moreover, the legalization of marijuana is of economic benefit to governments because they will now get revenue from the business, as it will be legal. Opponents argue that legalizing marijuana will lead to an increased abuse of the drug because it will be readily available. They further argue that marijuana should not be legalized because it is harmful to people’s physical and mental health. However, evidence shows that if marijuana is made legal, there will be a reduction in the abuse of the drug as well as marijuana-related crimes as it will not be sold inn black markets on the streets by dangerous gangs.

The Global Debate on Marijuana Legalization

The legalization of marijuana has created several intense debates all over the world. Marijuana has remained illegal in several countries but unfortunately, it is being sold in black markets. Therefore, countries should advocate for the legalization of marijuana and it should come with laws that govern the legalization because of its numerous health benefits as well as economic and security benefits.