Hey all. I just knocked out college with a psychology degree and plan to get a business psychology degree for my masters program. There was a lot of discussion about marijuana use in our classes. Remember, professors are Doctors of psychology if they are teaching the subject so they have 10 years of hardcore training in the subject matter.
Ok, here are the facts that were unanimously agreed upon by all professors.
1. Marijuana was made illegal at the time because it was bunched up with all the other drugs. And yes, other drugs are horrible for your brain.
2. Humans are always looking for a vice. The brain seeks an escape from work and life in general. This is why we have alcohol. You can find it in any country and mostly anywhere on the planet. Its a vice. The problem is that alcohol causes many more problems than marijuana but isn't a horrible substance overall unless it is abused.
3. Marijuana doesn't really cause long term damage but I personally believe it should not be used unless the user is 18 years old. This is because the brain is developing until the age of 25 so 18 would be 7 years before full development. Of course, the 18-25 isn't as critical as 1-18 so, yes, it is better to restrict the age limit to 25, but this country sees the age of 18 as being an adult.
4. Marijuana has pain relieving qualities, but most people don't know it prevents all kinds of illness. I'll tell you why. Most people don't know that stress is a direct cause of illnesses, cancer, heart attacks, and even headaches, stomach issues, and balding. STRESS IS THE #1 KILLER in most modern societies. Living in America, we all have stress as this is a high paced complicated society. The idea is to keep stress at a minimal level with the least harm to your body as possible. For example, you may have a fantastic relationship with a man or woman; so this is one route to take. Alcohol is a route some take but there are some risks. Marijuana poses little to no risk to the user and can sooth stress to those that enjoy it. I personally don't smoke, but I am speaking on this subject matter because I find that it can help our society and not hurt it.
I am also aware that in many other countries, such as Israel, people smoke weed on their way to work out on the sidewalks. It is much more accepted in various countries around the world.
Not to mention, the revenue generated for both business owner and the country as a whole.
I did not study counseling in college, I lean more towards social psychology as this is what fascinates me most. I truly believe marijuana legalization will:
1. Improve mental and physical health (as described above)
2. Generate revenue for both citizens and government alike
3. Completely decriminalize smokers
I am completely against all other drugs major drugs. Other drugs are completely destructive in every which way possible. But after 5 years in college and studying the brain as it corresponds with society has led me to the conclusion that marijuana legalization solves many more problems than it presents.
Ok, here are the facts that were unanimously agreed upon by all professors.
1. Marijuana was made illegal at the time because it was bunched up with all the other drugs. And yes, other drugs are horrible for your brain.
2. Humans are always looking for a vice. The brain seeks an escape from work and life in general. This is why we have alcohol. You can find it in any country and mostly anywhere on the planet. Its a vice. The problem is that alcohol causes many more problems than marijuana but isn't a horrible substance overall unless it is abused.
3. Marijuana doesn't really cause long term damage but I personally believe it should not be used unless the user is 18 years old. This is because the brain is developing until the age of 25 so 18 would be 7 years before full development. Of course, the 18-25 isn't as critical as 1-18 so, yes, it is better to restrict the age limit to 25, but this country sees the age of 18 as being an adult.
4. Marijuana has pain relieving qualities, but most people don't know it prevents all kinds of illness. I'll tell you why. Most people don't know that stress is a direct cause of illnesses, cancer, heart attacks, and even headaches, stomach issues, and balding. STRESS IS THE #1 KILLER in most modern societies. Living in America, we all have stress as this is a high paced complicated society. The idea is to keep stress at a minimal level with the least harm to your body as possible. For example, you may have a fantastic relationship with a man or woman; so this is one route to take. Alcohol is a route some take but there are some risks. Marijuana poses little to no risk to the user and can sooth stress to those that enjoy it. I personally don't smoke, but I am speaking on this subject matter because I find that it can help our society and not hurt it.
I am also aware that in many other countries, such as Israel, people smoke weed on their way to work out on the sidewalks. It is much more accepted in various countries around the world.
Not to mention, the revenue generated for both business owner and the country as a whole.
I did not study counseling in college, I lean more towards social psychology as this is what fascinates me most. I truly believe marijuana legalization will:
1. Improve mental and physical health (as described above)
2. Generate revenue for both citizens and government alike
3. Completely decriminalize smokers
I am completely against all other drugs major drugs. Other drugs are completely destructive in every which way possible. But after 5 years in college and studying the brain as it corresponds with society has led me to the conclusion that marijuana legalization solves many more problems than it presents.
