What are the problems with legalizing marijuana?
The National Association of Assistant United States Attorneys noted that citizens in states that have legalized marijuana for medical use have seen the abuse of such laws, which has created many undesirable and unforeseen effects, including: Increased violence directed toward marijuana dispensary owners and employees.
What effects does the legalization of marijuana have on the economy?
Increased tax revenues, job growth, and investment opportunities all are powerful incentives to push for legalization. As of May 2022, 18 states allow for personal consumption of marijuana, while 37 states allow medical usage.
Why we shouldn’t legalize Marijuanas in the Philippines?
Marijuana is an addictive, gateway drug. It significantly impairs bodily and mental functions, and its use is related to increased violence. These are facts. Yet proponents of legalizing the drug studiously deny or downplay the well-documented dark side of marijuana trafficking and use.
Why is marijuana good for?
Control nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. Kill cancer cells and slow tumor growth. Relax tight muscles in people with MS. Stimulate appetite and improve weight gain in people with cancer and AIDS.
What is the problem with drug legalization?
Opponents argue that legalization would result in an increase in the number of drug users, destroy families, increase crime, and adverse physical effects among drug users. According to drug experts, marijuana is the most popular illegal drug.
What are the cons of legalizing drugs?
Cons of decriminalizing drug production, distribution and use:
- New users for drugs.
- Children and teenagers could more easily have access to drugs.
- Drug trafficking would remain a problem.
- The first few countries which decide to legalize drugs could have problems of drug tourism.
Is legalizing drugs a good idea?
Drug legalization would benefit the United States in several ways: save Federal, State, and local governments billions of dollars a year; lead to reduced crime and safer neighborhoods; and enhance public health.
Why should drugs not be legalized?
These arguments against drug legalization emphasize addiction, dependency, and treatment issues. If drugs such as heroin are legalized, their price will be reduced significantly, hypodermic needles will be readily available at the neighborhood drug store, and drugs can be purchased anywhere.