Legalization of Marijuana

What is marijuana?
Marijuana, also known as cannabis or pot, has a long history of human use. Most ancient cultures didn’t grow the plant to get high, but as herbal medicine, likely starting in Asia around 500 BC Marijuana medicine.
An Irish doctor studying in India, found that marijuana extracts could help lessen stomach pain and vomiting in people suffering from cholera.

Marijuana’s side effects both mental and physical are partly responsible for its checkered legal status. Short-term effects can include euphoria or other mood changes, heightened sensory perception and increased appetite.
While many people experience a pleasant “high” feeling after using marijuana, others may experience anxiety, fear or panic. Negative effects may be more common when a person uses too much marijuana, or the cannabis is unexpectedly potent.

How many percent of marijuana were being use in the Philippines?

The prevalence of illegal drugs in the Philippines has not been accurately determined. However, estimates by the UNODC showed the annual prevalence for marijuana is 3.5 percent, amphetamine-type stimulants 2.8 percent, and ecstasy . 01 percent of the population above 15 years of age.

Why we should legalized marijuana?

It can used to better education, improve healthcare, develop the justice system, help the poor, pay off country’s debt, and fortify unfunded government programs. And remember that besides sales tax, several other revenues can also be generated when marijuana is legalized.

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