WHY SHOULD THE USE OF CANNABIS BE LEGALISED

Problem with Prohibition– Prohibition/stringent laws do not prevent people from using marijuana, a study by Alex Stevens, professor of Criminal Justice at Kent’s School found that there is no evidence to suggest that teenage cannabis use is lower in countries with tougher policies.

In Himachal Pradesh alone 60-70 thousand worth of marijuana is grown annually and supplied through the black market. Moreover, it is pretty easy to get marijuana in India and it is mostly used by adolescents.

Marijuana is less harmful than alcohol and if alcohol can be legal then marijuana can be too. Alcoholics are more likely to indulge in violent fights and rash driving whereas the consumption of marijuana keeps the user in a state of calm.

Marijuana has been in our tradition for centuries. It was illegalized only due to the pressure of western countries, to rectify their mistake they have started legalizing it. Therefore, India too should legalize marijuana and promote its culture.