A Blazing Hole In Marijuana Advocates Arguments. Legalize marijuana? Think again. Marijuana is the most commonly abused illegal drug, accounting for 52 percent of all drug related arrest in 2010. Marijuana also known as pot, weed, grass, herb, and cannabis is a variety of hemp that naturally has high concentrations of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC); a psychoactive drug that delivers a high users describe as “sedating and hallucinogenic.” Marijuana should not be legalized for recreational purposes under any circumstance, due to the effects if has on its users and the community. Marijuana has a deceitful reputation of being a non-addictive “safe drug” that does not result in adverse personal effects. Although, research states otherwise. THC …show more content…
“studies have found a direct relationship between blood THC concentration and impaired driving ability.” (www.drugabuse.gov) The use of marijuana significantly increases the likelihood of a major crash, some studies suggesting three to seven times. The legalization and thus increased usage of marijuana would therefore amplify these effects. In the few states where marijuana is legal, the amount to fatal crashes have doubled. If marijuana was legalized driving would become an exponentially more dangerous activity, knowing how many people would still drive under the influence. Another concerning downside of marijuana is its effects on developing fetuses. “mothers who used marijuana heavily in the first trimester had children who had significantly lower scores in reading, math and spelling at age 14 than their peers.” (www.nytimes.com) Marijuana is not only a danger for those who use it directly, but also those who are not yet born. The use of marijuana by pregnant mothers put children at a disadvantage. These babies are born with a burden on their shoulders; not able to reach their full potential, all because of exposure to THC in the