Marijuana should be illegal. Social Sciences Coursework (Coursework Sample)

Marijuana Should be Illegal
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Marijuana Should be Illegal
Current debates regarding the possibility of marijuana legalization show us that the public is not always aware of all the negative consequences of drug abuse. Though marijuana is considered a mild drug used for recreational purposes it has been associated with a wide spectrum of detrimental effects on one’s health both physical and mental. Aside from the harmful effects on health, consumption of marijuana also represents a serious social issue regarding the popularity of the drug among young people. This paper argues that marijuana should remain illegal despite the controversial evidence of its beneficial properties.
Marijuana which is also known as cannabis is a plant-derived drug that has defined psychoactive properties. The drug affects people through the biochemical interaction of the tetrahydrocannabinol with corresponding receptors in the human brain and nervous system. ave claimed that