Medicinal Marijuana: Should it be legalized?
An issue up for discussion in the UK is whether or not Marijuana should be legalized for medical use. It is used as an intoxicant in many parts of the world. It has also been used as a sedative and as a painkiller. But there are also very serious side affects of using the drug. Cannabis has a higher concentration of the chemical 'nasties' that cause cancer. Heavy use makes it harder to learn and concentrate. Research has shown that cannabis may worsen mental illnesses like schizophrenia. It may also slow down the recovery rate from such illnesses.

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