Many people suggest that legalization of marijuana would lead to greater drug use especially with children. Drug trafficking will increase and violent crimes as well. There could be more users than ever before and could create more pressure on law officials to keep our streets safe. It's really sad to note that drug dealers, who live out in the cities have no alternative but to find real jobs in order to live. I believe that crime could possibly increase, however, over time it would decrease once society and law officials adapt to the legalization. I say this because tobacco and alcohol cause enough problems and there is a strong possibility that marijuana could be added into the mix. Many arguments are made about the legalization of marijuana and I do agree that drugs other than marijuana should be kept illegal.
Although marijuana legalization in the United States may have some complications, but if consumption could somehow be controlled, it would drastically reduce crime in our cities. In order to clarify, I will provide you truth a few marijuana misconceptions. Marijuana causes no known brain damage short or long term. THC is not addictive unlike any other illegal substance. THC only temporarily causes memory loss of current events. THC is known to make people less aggressive so less likely to be violent or to cause crime. I have not witnessed or heard of anyone overdosing and dying from marijuana use, so I don't really understand why it was illegal from the beginning. There are many prescribed medications that cause harmful effects that marijuana does not. I believe when U.S. government officials can create a safe and lucrative way to legalize marijuana, they will do so. .
The U.S. government is spending way too much money trying to control a drug which is incredibly hard to control and not worth the time. If Marijuana could be treated more along the lines of alcohol with age limitations and help groups it would make the world generally safer.
