Human beings are using Marijuana from thousands of year now
, which is also known as Cannabis in the field of biology. Around 20th century many countries have made marijuana as illegal substance and banned it. Now from past two decadesmany organisations are trying to legalize it for medical purpose.
17 states of U.S.A have already allowed medical marijuana for treatment purpose. But many states and countries are still struggling to decide whether to allow marijuana or not.
Mainly teenagers are using marijuana as an addiction. It is reported by government in December 2011 that one out of 15 high school students are using marijuana on a regular basis. This figure has reached on a peak of last 30 years even as the use of alcohol, cigarettes and cocaine has slowed down.
According to officials the reason for popularity of marijuana is growing perception that habitual use of marijuana is less harmful. This perception is increasing because of use of marijuana for medical purpose and ease of obtaining the substance.
Many marijuana experts are claiming that use of marijuana is safer than alcohol for person and society.
There may be a ballot in Colorado to legalize the possession of marijuana in a small amount by the end of November 2012. Which will urge voters to regulate marijuana as alcohol.
There peoples are claiming that this legaliztion is not to make marijuana as easily available substance but to make community by regulating marijuana use and to keep it away from youngster. Once it will come out of underground market then there could be better regulation.
This debate in Colorado is focused on the idea that every one in Colorado knows about the substance. Medical marijuana is already legal here. The number of medical marijuana in Colorado has increased in a large volume in the last few years. Total number of medical marijuana card holders is more than 88,000 in Colorado.
The medical marijuana supporters agrees that use of medical marijuana has lead to many society abuse and they say that this legalisation will help to get rid of those issues. They are sying that in 1920 government failed to ban alcohol which is largely used by the peoples.
Reforms
The governors of Washington and Rhode Island has given petition to federal government to make marijuana as a drug with accepted use for medical purpose. According to them this change is neded to regulate the use and safe distribution of marijuana without violating the norms of federal prosecution.