rid the country of this drug. Right know marijuana is the third most popular recreational

drug, the first two being cigarettes and alcohol ("Working" 1). This proves that

prohibition doesn't work and people know the difference between drugs that are really bad

for them and drugs that aren't that bad if used in moderation Our government is spending

millions a year on a fight that will never be won, maybe it is time for a change.

Marijuana was first used as an intoxicant in Central Asia around 3000 B.C. Marijuana

had a place in almost every countries' culture. Greeks and Romans gave marijuana to

their guests to promote hilarity and enjoyment. In ancient India marijuana was considered

to be a gift from the gods. It was also believed to quicken the mind, prolong life, improve

judgment, lower fevers, induce sleep and cure dysentery (Fougeres 2).

Marijuana was introduced to the United States sixty years ago when Mexican laborers

came to America. It spread through the south and by the early 1920's its use was

established in New Orleans. primarily amongst the poor and minority groups. Marijuana

Is marijuana really creating a problem for society, or is it the extremely dangerous and

experimentation and addiction (2). The majority of people who smoke marijuana started

that many people feel that marijuana is a gateway drug which leads to further

Smoking marijuana is worse for someone physically than when it is made into a drink or a

more addictive are legal. It doesn't seem right that it is legal to drink all you want in your

from work and drink a couple of beers or smoke a joint. Are these people living a life of

because there are some new studies that show its' effects can be compared to alcohol and

crime. It does this in several different ways. It prevents buyers and sellers of marijuana

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