While there is a huge debate around the surrounding benefits of weed smoking in addition to the negative effects it can have on an individual, it is certain that it can affect one's day to day living.
For example, those who smoke weed may become less slower in reaction, loose interest in their appearance and health, activities and goals.
I for one, have never smoked weed, but have always been curious about the magical feeling weed seems to give it to smokers who I have observed quite closely. When I have asked people, the majority of them have stated that it helps them relax and unwind, as well as helping them get to sleep. Many have gone on further to argue that smoking weed can have medicinal purposes, such as increasing appetite and decreasing inflammation and pain.Furthermore, it has become clear to me that smoking weed has become a recreational social activity, in the way, many people gather with friends to chill out and smoke this particular plant.
A while ago, I remember there were rumours that cannabis was to be a legalised drug, which would save plenty of money for people who travel to Amsterdam to openly smoke weed with their peers. During this time, a lot of people I knew were rooting and praying for the legalisation of cannabis, and up till now, I still fully do not understand why. I mean I have asked many people, young, old, black, white and asian and most have given me pretty much the same answer - "It helps me cool off."
Though they say this, from observing a few people recently, it seems to me people become dependant on the drug as a sort of escapism from depression, anxiety and anger. Having researched the negative effects weed smoking can have for the person involved and their loved ones, I believe cannabis should not be legalised. Whilst some may not be addicted and may occasionally smoke weed, others may become addicted and this can lead to severe outcomes such as paranoia and schizophrenia. Therefore, rather than criminalise weed smokers, which would mean weed possession, much more support should be given to those directly involved and their families and friends.
Some may argue that legalising cannabis will help lower crime and boost the economy, however I beg to differ with this. This attitude will only fuel more crime. Needless to say, criminalization is not at stake here, it is the lives of those who resort to drugs, whether light or heavy.
Here's what the public had to say on the topic :
"Smoking cannabis revolves around a whole culture of laziness and anti-social behaviour, so no, I'm against all that hippy pro-smoking business," said Mum of two sons and one daughter from Camberwell.
"Its calm man, yeah weed should be legalised still. It will calm me down, without it, I'd probably be up to nuff madness," expresses 18 year old Craig from Peckham.
"Well all things have a good side and a bad side, and if the government and NHS can find a positive effect of weed smoking, then I'm all for it," said Mr.Smith, 33, from Aldgate.
For example, those who smoke weed may become less slower in reaction, loose interest in their appearance and health, activities and goals.
I for one, have never smoked weed, but have always been curious about the magical feeling weed seems to give it to smokers who I have observed quite closely. When I have asked people, the majority of them have stated that it helps them relax and unwind, as well as helping them get to sleep. Many have gone on further to argue that smoking weed can have medicinal purposes, such as increasing appetite and decreasing inflammation and pain.Furthermore, it has become clear to me that smoking weed has become a recreational social activity, in the way, many people gather with friends to chill out and smoke this particular plant.
A while ago, I remember there were rumours that cannabis was to be a legalised drug, which would save plenty of money for people who travel to Amsterdam to openly smoke weed with their peers. During this time, a lot of people I knew were rooting and praying for the legalisation of cannabis, and up till now, I still fully do not understand why. I mean I have asked many people, young, old, black, white and asian and most have given me pretty much the same answer - "It helps me cool off."
Though they say this, from observing a few people recently, it seems to me people become dependant on the drug as a sort of escapism from depression, anxiety and anger. Having researched the negative effects weed smoking can have for the person involved and their loved ones, I believe cannabis should not be legalised. Whilst some may not be addicted and may occasionally smoke weed, others may become addicted and this can lead to severe outcomes such as paranoia and schizophrenia. Therefore, rather than criminalise weed smokers, which would mean weed possession, much more support should be given to those directly involved and their families and friends.Some may argue that legalising cannabis will help lower crime and boost the economy, however I beg to differ with this. This attitude will only fuel more crime. Needless to say, criminalization is not at stake here, it is the lives of those who resort to drugs, whether light or heavy.
Here's what the public had to say on the topic :
"Smoking cannabis revolves around a whole culture of laziness and anti-social behaviour, so no, I'm against all that hippy pro-smoking business," said Mum of two sons and one daughter from Camberwell.
"Its calm man, yeah weed should be legalised still. It will calm me down, without it, I'd probably be up to nuff madness," expresses 18 year old Craig from Peckham.
"Well all things have a good side and a bad side, and if the government and NHS can find a positive effect of weed smoking, then I'm all for it," said Mr.Smith, 33, from Aldgate.