‘Cannabis has been classified as a Class B drug in the UK since 2008 and carries a prison sentence of up to five years for possession.’ (Source: The Week) Many countries have decriminalised the use of cannabis and as a result have seen a reduction in drug related crime. Should cannabis and other soft drugs use be legalised? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Recreational drugs have always been used in large numbers and with time their growth has only spurted which is quite a contradiction from the government's point of view, as they have been launching awareness campaigns against these stimulants.

However

, their usage is so rampant that water has flown over the bridge and cannot be contained so I will present my opinions if the mainstream drugs like cannabis should be legal or not. Drugs like cannabis, mushroom, LSD, MDM, etc., are popular among youth and rich alike, why should they not be, they provide a party experience which is unmatched, first time users go through vivid moments of happiness not found anywhere which is a positive trait of

such

substances as they can be helpful in countering depression if taken moderately.

Also

, studies have shown them to have excellent effects in the medical field if taken under the supervision of a medical expert and countries like Canada and the Netherlands have made their use legal.

For example

: cancer patients have felt relaxed in their suffering during treatment.

Moreover

, when a noticeable part of the population consumes some product it's always better to normalize it and

instead

of condoning these actions, Government should encourage their safe adoption. So, lots of people and especially the young do not engage in activities like smuggling and trifling with laws back and forth. And, the economy can

also

gain a boost as the money involved in the purchase will be now accounted for; hampering the illegal businesses around them.

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I will conclude that substances like cannabis have benefits to the economy and medical field far outweighing the disadvantages and their moderate consumption should be allowed.