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Why Marijuana should not be legalized
Most Americans argue that Marijuana plays a central medicinal role in curing various ailments like reducing chronic pain and improving appetite. Today, many doctors prescribe them for their patients. Others argue that marijuana helps one to calm down especially while stressed up. Many also argue that it is suitable a drug because it is less harmful as compared to alcohol, cocaine, heroin and others. These are the only reasons why they are banking on their daily push for legalization of marijuana. I believe these reasons are not sufficient enough to warrant its legalization. But are they right? No I believe they are not. Some of the reasons why I think marijuana should not be legalized is because if it is legalized it will affect many pregnant women and lactating mothers, it will affect social …show more content…
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