There Is No Evidence That Young People Will Be Affected By Relaxing Marijuana Laws
Many people who oppose the legalization of recreational or even medical marijuana often try to make the claim that adolescents and young people will suffer as a result of the slacker laws. It has actually been proven however in the states where marijuana has already been legalized that this simply isn’t the case. If anything, there has been a decrease in marijuana abuse amongst younger adults in those states. This is probably because of the legalization taking away the glamor and taboo from the substance and greater availability via legitimate means such as marijuana dispensaries. The decriminalization of marijuana in these states has also seen a decline in the numbers of marijuana-related crimes committed by adults.
Marijuana Is Certainly Not A Gateway Drug
Most people who have used marijuana for recreational or medicinal use have never used any other drug apart from those medically prescribed to them. It is the most easily accessible illegal drug however across America, so it is not at all surprising that people who have taken dangerous drugs such as heroin, cocaine, and LSD may have used marijuana at some point or another. Trying to say that everyone who uses harder drugs also used marijuana at some point, however, is like trying to say that everyone who develops a life threatening illness drinks coffee. It means absolutely nothing and certainly, doesn’t mean that those who use recreational or medical marijuana will eventually move onto stronger substances.
Marijuana Can Have Effects On Driving
Even though the effects of marijuana on driving are quite slight, marijuana can impair a driver’s sense of awareness and alertness. Whilst it is not as bad as driving under the influence of alcohol, driving whilst smoking marijuana is something that should be avoided. The problem, however, is that it is very difficult to tell how much of the cannabis drug a driver has used and how recently as marijuana chemicals stay in a user’s system for a long time, even after the effects of the drug has worn off. It is, therefore, important that users understand the implications of driving within a short time of using marijuana. Even with the mild danger that can be posed due to using marijuana shortly before driving, however, there are not many driving offenses that have been recorded as a result of the driver being under the influence of marijuana and those that have been are generally under the influence of another substance such as alcohol at the time.
I personally would have to say that my opinion on the use of any narcotic could potentially cause great harm to the body but marijuana has so many healing properties. I am definitely in favor of legalization this process.