Should Cannabis Be Legalised Epq

Why should cannabis be legalised and regulated in the UK?

An Introduction To Cannabis

Cannabis is a tall plant with stiff upright stems which can be used as a psychoactive drug. One of the main ingredients in cannabis is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) which is the psychoactive ingredient which makes a user of cannabis “high”. A few reasons why I believe that cannabis should be legalised and regulated is it could have a positive impact on the economy, used as medicine, lower crime rates and freeing up police time, taking money away from criminal gangs, free will and because cannabis will not see a rapid increase after it is legalised. A few reasons why I believe that cannabis shouldn’t be legalised and regulated is that it has been known to trigger mental diseases, cause respiratory and lung problems, psychological dependence, physical dependence in some cases, anti-social behaviour and because it could described as a gateway drug.

What Are The Different Forms Of Cannabis?

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Arguments For The Legalisation Of Cannabis

One of the reasons why I believe that cannabis should be legalised and regulated is that it could have a huge impact on the economy. This is because cannabis is widely consumed on a national level, so there is definitely a demand for it. For example, in a recent article by Vice it is estimated that “Brighton and Hove users consume 8,103,029 grams a year, spending £64,824,233”. If this were to be taxed at the usual rate of 20%, it could generate £12,964,846.60. This would mean that the Government could spend the money elsewhere on merit goods such as healthcare, education and social welfare etc. This is why I believe that cannabis should be legalised and regulated because it could be the answer the reducing the current Government budget deficit.

Another reason why I believe cannabis should be legalised and regulated is that it has been scientifically proven to be medicinal. For example, the United States has legalised “Medical Marijuana” in 32 states. It has been legalised because it can be used to treat many diseases such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, anorexia, diabetes and diarrhoea to name a few. The ingredient responsible for the medicinal uses for cannabis is cannabidiol (CBD). According to an article on Leaf Science, “There is also ample evidence from animal studies and anecdotal reports that CBD has anti-seizure properties on its own.” This shows us that the medicinal use for cannabis is backed up by scientific research. This is why I believe that cannabis should be legalised and regulated because from a medicinal view, it could save lives.

Another reason why I believe cannabis should be legalised and regulated is because crime rates would reduce. For example, an article from Natural Society states that “just three months after Colorado voters helped pass the legalization of marijuana, Denver is enjoying a 14.6% decrease in crime from the same time last year.” This shows us that cannabis may not have a negative impact on society if it were to be legalised and that it would likely have a positive impact on the society. It would also free up police time so they would not have to waste time writing up endless cautions for individuals who are caught possessing cannabis. It would also mean that the police could save time and valuable resources and use them elsewhere to tackle the supply and possession of harder drugs such as cocaine, heroin and amphetamines. This is why I believe that cannabis should be legalised and regulated because it will decrease crime rates as a whole and also because it would free up a lot of police time.