Marijuana, also known as pot, herb and bud which has the botanical name Cannabis sativa. This naturally grown substance that contains THC influences the functioning of the brain and gives a euphoric effect to those who use it. This feeling of high can help relieve various pains and even help users forget bad memories. Marijuana is a naturally grown plant, so the question is: why can't it be used legally? Making marijuana use legal can be a boon because it is safer to use than alcohol and tobacco, which are legal and sold at every gas station and grocery store across our country, will help solve the problems nation's economy, will be used to help people with health problems and will help stop the number of people arrested for marijuana possession. According to expert sources, marijuana has been found to be less dangerous than both alcohol and tobacco products. “Marijuana is safer than many over-the-counter drugs,” according to Francis L. Young (Young, Francis L. 2). Young, of the Drug Enforcement Agency, said marijuana is one of the safest therapeutically active drugs and substances known to man today. Only a small number of marijuana users have smoked enough to suffer from the same ailments associated with extreme tobacco use. According to the British Medical Journal, a single glass of wine impairs driving more than a simple joint of marijuana (British Medical Journal 4). Medical research has found that the medical harms of marijuana are equal to those of tobacco when used in the same amount, which is rarely the case. “In strictly medical terms, marijuana is much safer than many foods we commonly use. For example, eating ten raw potatoes can cause a toxic response. It......middle of paper......an effects of crime and violence. He says cocaine and heroin play the biggest role in crime and violence coming out of Mexico. In conclusion, marijuana is not as harmful as everyone believes. Marijuana is a natural plant and was never intended or created to harm people in any way. The government and opponents of marijuana legalization need to recognize that there are much worse things out there than a drug that can't even kill you. There may be legitimate reasons not to legalize marijuana, but there are just as many or more. Marijuana should be legalized because it is less harmful than two of the most harmful products on the market, alcohol and tobacco, and can bring revenue and profits to our country. It can help with many medical conditions and can reduce the number of arrests in the country.