Marijuana is a green or brown mixture of preserved and crushed leaves of the marijuana plant. A psychoactive drug, marijuana contains fifty percent more tar than tobacco. Smoking this harmful herb can damage the brain, lungs, and male reproductive system and worsen the effects of epilepsy and psychosis (Kahler, 1988). At colleges and universities, many students use marijuana recreationally. Long-term marijuana use can have negative effects on short-term memory, concentration, attention span, motivation, and problem solving, clearly interfering with learning. Tetrahydrocannabinol, the active ingredient in marijuana, can enhance dependence on this and other addictive drugs (Joffe & Yancy, 2004, p. e632). This has a bad influence on the majority of students who do not study at college or university for this purpose. Legalizing marijuana will lead to an increase in the number of drug users and addicts and will surely send the message that it is okay to use psychoactive drugs. This is why the government should not legalize marijuana. The first reason why the government should not legalize marijuana is that it would lead to an increase in the number of drug users and addicts. A periodic survey conducted has revealed many psychopharmacological properties of marijuana. Scientists have shown that the emotional stress caused by marijuana withdrawal is linked to corticotropin-releasing factor, the same brain chemical that has been linked to anxiety and stress during opiate withdrawal. alcohol and cocaine (Joffe and Yancy, 2004, p. e632). ). This could create an addiction to harder drugs. Neal Donner, a member of the Libertarian Party of California, bickered in favor of legalization...... middle of article ......likely to exhibit distinct behaviors favoring the avoidance of drug use (Sigler & Talley, 1995, p.118). This very popular program is effective in reducing certain preconceived ideas about drug use among young adolescents. Marijuana has been around for decades. It was ingrained in American culture as far back as the Jamestown era. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States and around the world, and was an absolute drug until it was criminalized by the federal government in 1937. It is imperative that marijuana be legally regulated , because it can be very harmful to the human body. a number of ways. It can also provoke a number of addicts and convey the message that it is okay to use psychoactive drugs. Currently, penalties are imposed based on the amount of marijuana possessed. Ultimately, the narcotic will completely disappear from society..