Marijuana is a preparation of the cannabis sativa plant, indented for use as a psychoactive (affecting the mind) drug. Marijuana is a shredded mix of dry flowers, stem and seeds. It is the most popular drug in the United Sates and it’s commonly known as pot or weed. As time passes, the amount or the percentage of marijuana used or consumed is increasing among youths. Although marijuana can lead to dependency and mess with the memory and emotions, it also helps in the treatment of Glaucoma which is the increase of pressure in the eyeballs, thereby damaging the optic nerve and causes the loss of vision. Marijuana helps in controlling epileptic seizures, stops the spreading of cancer, decreases anxiety and slows the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Although marijuana can be used for medicines, the U.S should not legalize it because it is dangerous for three reasons: Gateway drug, Health issues and Social problems. …show more content…
The legalizing of marijuana will help patients suffering from glaucoma, which is the third cause of blindness in the United States. It is marked by increase pressure in the eyeball that can lead to vision loss. Marijuana helps in controlling nausea and increasing appetite for cancer and Aids patients. Pot is affected in controlling muscle spasms for people with neurological problems. There are some situations which can not be uncovered or known until it is experienced. Because, if that particular person doesn’t know how hard is to or the pain others are going through, he/she would not understand how hurtful and painful it can be, not to find an easier solution to the problem. Another benefit of the legalization of Marijuana is the revenue that the government gains from it. The government recognizes marijuana as any other drug or alcohol which is