After alcohol and tobacco, marijuana is considered the third most popular recreational substance not only in the United States, but also in some parts of the world. What distinguishes marijuana from the other two is its legality. This article will present the four main arguments about marijuana that justify the reason for legalization. The four problem areas, namely whether the government has valid reasons to ban marijuana, health effects and benefits, economic value, and social importance, are being examined to make a strong position in favour of its legalization. In recent decades, marijuana has been frowned upon by society due to the myths surrounding its use. However, several debates have brought the issue to light as awareness of marijuana`s dubious reputation increases. More and more people are now accepting the idea of legalizing marijuana because of the factors that make a valid argument for its legality. This article will present the main features that justify the legalization of marijuana. Since the 1990s, there has been growing public support for the legalization of marijuana not only for medical purposes, but also for recreational purposes. Skeptics view the idea of marijuana legalization as society`s high tolerance of addiction. Given the intoxicating effects of illicit drugs on users and the alleged relationship between illicit drugs and crime, some segments of the population are adamant as to whether legalization should even be considered. However, The CBS News Poll`s most recent poll of 1,000 adult correspondents in November found that the public is also divided in its views on marijuana legalization. Personal note is that marijuana should be legalized to reduce the number of people imprisoned for its possession and use.
In addition, legalizing marijuana will eliminate several problems, such as the need for expensive random drug testing among state and private sector employees who promote cannabis for its health benefits, and the federal government will earn billions of dollars in taxes.