Negatives:
- The smoking of marijuana can lead to many health problems, such as:
- Impaired memory and inability to learn
- Increased susceptibility to infections
- Distorted perception
- Affects the brain and mental health
- Respiratory problems
- Increased risk of heart attack
- Increased likelihood of developing cancer of the head or neck
- Depression
- With the increased number of people exposing themselves to the health risks listed above, the amount tax payers will have to pay for health care will go up in order to accommodate the smokers
- Marijuana is often referred to as a "gate way drug" - the regular use of marijuana could lead to the use of harder drugs
- Could lead to more crimes committed by those under the influence of the drug
Positives:
- Marijuana isn't any more harmful than alcohol or tobacco (if used in moderation)
- Would reduce the gang related (street justice) crimes that occur in relation to the illegal trafficking of marijuana
- There are some medical benefits for those such as cancer patients
- If it was legal, it could be taxed; this could be used as an additional source of revenue
- FDA could regulate the quality and safety of drugs
- Aside from recreational drug use, Cannabis has several industrial and commercial uses, as 25,000 products can be made from the plant
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