Marijuana may be an area that is unknown and scary, but all you need is knowledge about the drug so you can equip yourself to make your own decision about it.

According to the DEA “Scientists and researchers contend that the marijuana plant contains several chemicals that may prove useful for treating a range of illnesses or symptoms.”

You may have heard that a glass of red wine is healthy for you; well weed is also healthy for you, in moderation. That is the key with all things. If you abuse alcohol you become a danger to others but more importantly to yourself. The same concept applies to marijuana.

Marijuana can negatively affect cognitive abilities if abused, according to the DEA. The thing is, alcohol can do the same thing. It is to a different degree, the effects aren’t the same. However, the point is, both drugs act dangerously when used improperly. It should be used with discretion and responsibility like any other drug that is currently legalized.

By incorporating similar restrictions like on alcohol then marijuana can be monitored and other issues like drug dealing can be avoided if the drug is legalized for medicinal and recreational use.