First of all, it’s necessary to define and classified the marijuana : according the wikipedia’s definition, it’s a « psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used for medical or recreational purposes ».
For most of the medicals authorities, the marijuana is a dangerous drug who makes an addiction an have an effect on the brain's development. I totally agree with that.
But, I think that the marijuana is not the only product which has this type of effects: alcohol, Tobacco are just as dangerous but they are allowed. This comparaison shows that we apply a double standards.
Basically, I think that we have a taboo around this substance and it’s very shame.
Why think I that ?
Firstly, I think if you allowed the alcool and the tobacco, we must to allowed the marijuana. The authorities must apply for the same position about all of these products.
Secondly, as for me, the marijuana is a precious tool when it is used for medical reasons because it allows decreasing the pain of the illness. More precisely, for people who have incurable illness, it’s and efficient treatment against the pain. However, due to the taboo around the marijuana, illness people who consumed that substance are sue by the justice. I think it’s deeply unfair. We are therefore thinking with our feet !
To conclude, I think that things are changing. More and more countries adapt their legislation and allow this product. As for me, the regulation bring safety and avoid traffics.
