" Although unlike alcohol, you are always "in control" with cannabis (unless you get really hammered and fall asleep), the world can feel distant and conversation can become difficult. Movement can be difficult and reaction times are slowed. " (The UK Cannabis Internet Activists)

So, is it really such a bad thing? Lately it has been moved from a Class C drug to a Class B, carrying effects of its use to natural high, the munchies, dry mouth and a prison sentence of fined more than... twice? I think.

The above quote comes from a website of activists in support of the legalisation of Marijuana. There are varied reports of Marijuana being said to be therapeutic in cases of severe joint pain and diseases such as Multiple Sclirosis, so what is so bad about it? I mean, so far we've seen it to be a controlled high where the user doesn't lose control, unlike in cases of alcohol abuse, a natural herb that helps with severe pain...

Hm... well, the bigwigs say this about the prolonged use of Marijuana...

"A number of studies have shown an association between chronic marijuana use and increased rates of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and schizophrenia."
- http://www.nida.nih.gov/infofacts/marijuana.html

Ok, so yes it has all the good effects of being on a high but can apparently cause schizophrenia and all sorts of nasty mental health problems... and it's a Class B drug.

... So why isn't alcohol?

There are many many more reports of alcohol abuse then marijuana abuse, there are alcohol related deaths, drink-driving instances, alcohol fuelled fights, liver problems, cholesterol problems, heart problems... and yet it is still legal. Why, I wonder.

I don't understand why a drug that is just as addictive, under the right circumstances, yet has many more harmful and serious effects is left, allowed to be sold to anyone over the age of 18 and yet to chill out and get away from the world isn't allowed. - The use of Marijuana does NOT lead to enraged fights, liver difficulties, cholesterol problems or domestic violence. If you know someone who would rather go and find trouble than sit in his/her room and watch animé, scrubs, skins or play Ps3 or Xbox360 then I will stand corrected, but I don't think it's possible.

To smoke Marijuana and be on a natural, clean high and sit in your room listening to music, chilled and relaxed, away from the hustle and bustle of every day life, or get drunk, get in a fight, get arrested. - Which would you choose?