Should cannabis be legalized in India?
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Should cannabis be legalized in India?
India is a hub concerning illegal trade crimes. By legalizing cannabis/marijuana the crimes related to illegal trade would reduce since there will be no black market cultivation and distribution of marijuana. The same reason should be applied in the case of cannabis and it should be legalized.
Should drugs be Legalised in India?
The idea of legalizing drugs in India is not a good idea, in fact it is as bad as the addiction of drug itself. At present, possession, trade, transport and consumption of marijuana is banned under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, and is a criminal offence.
Is cannabis legal in India for medical use?
While the use of medical cannabis, or any narcotic for that matter, is technically legal, its cultivation is regulated depending upon satisfying the scientific conditions mandated by the respective state Government (i.e. max limit of THC, security measures for cultivation, etc).
Why should drugs not be legalized?
Drug prohibition promises a healthier society by denying people the opportunity to become drug users and, possibly, addicts. The reality of prohibition belies that promise. No quality control. When drugs are illegal, the government cannot enact standards of quality, purity or potency.
Why do we need to legalize drugs?
Drug legalization would benefit the United States in several ways: save Federal, State, and local governments billions of dollars a year; lead to reduced crime and safer neighborhoods; and enhance public health.
What are the disadvantages of legalizing drugs?
CONs: On the downside, because psychoactive drugs, including marijuana, do cause acute psychological impairments when people use the drug, as well as addiction (about 9\% of marijuana users), the increased accessibility, de-stigmatization, and decreased price that comes with legalization, would result in more users and …
What are CONs of legalizing drugs?
How would legalizing drugs affect society?