Today, drugs are a major concern and issue for Americans for various reasons. We hear stories every day about drug-related crimes, but the "war on drugs" has been going on for years, and it is obviously failing. Drug laws have only caused more violence and crime. They have also failed to reduce the demand for drugs. Drug laws have been very harsh on people that are put in jail for possession of marijuana charges. The decriminalization of marijuana can benefit society through medical benefits and by reducing the amount of money spent on drug enforcement. Furthermore, a major reason marijuana is not legalized is the many myths about the ill effects of marijuana.…
