Should marijuana be legalized? To some people it is a no, and to others it is a yes. My own personal view is no that it should not be legalized for various reasons. Marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug, which means there are currently no known medical uses for it, therefore, possession in any amount is deemed illegal and punishable by federal law.
Drug use causes serious problems in our society today. Legalizing marijuana would make everything worse. When people use marijuana, it can eventually lead them to try other more dangerous drugs like cocaine and heroin. Although many people think that marijuana is not addictive, research shows that it is habit forming. One may think that this would not really be a problem, but in many cases it can be viewed in the same way. This is where the so-called term "Pot-Head" comes into play. What is a "Pot-Head?" I would think that term refers to someone who has used marijuana so frequently, that even though its not "addictive," to the......
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