Marijuana has always been a hot topic of debate. Well after doing some research I got to know that some people call it a magic plant that can help with health problems, while others call it a gateway drug that can lead to other problems in society.  For me, the answer isn’t as simple as “good” or “bad” rather it’s complicated and somehow personal, but don’t you worry because I will be giving you more details.

I remembered when for the first time I tried Marijuana, it was in my first year of college in Canada. Back home Marijuana was not legal at any age level. So, one day my class mates invited me to a latenight study session, at first it was very overwhelming for me but that quickly turned out to be something else.  When I entered the room, the room was filled with a strange smell, skunky scent or earthy smell. As soon as they saw me entering the room they invited me to their joint circles, I hesitated as it was a new thing for me but some of them keeping say that “it will make you more focus or relax, and it’s not harmful like other drugs or alcohol”, the curiosity inside me spiked and eventually I ended up taking puffs with them. At that moment, I didn’t think about whether it was good or bad. I was just curious and was between group pressure and the promise of focus and relaxing.

That night I felt weightless which I had never felt before. My worries about exams vanished, and for a few hours, life seemed more manageable. But the next morning, I couldn’t help but wonder, was this really the answer to stress, or was I just avoiding my problems?

Morely, I got to know that Marijuana can use as medication. One of my aunt in the States was diagnosed with chronic arthritis, and the pain was unbearable for her. She hated the side effects of painkillers the nausea and dizziness. That’s when her doctor recommended medical marijuana. At first, I was doubtful to me because the same plant that made me giggle uncontrollably in a dorm room could also ease someone’s suffering? Like Wow.

When I saw her change with her CBD oil, she could sleep at night peacefully without worrying about the after effects of painkillers. And it made me happy because she was able to gardening again, something she loved but had given up because of the pain. It was like she’d been given a second chance at life. Seeing her transformation made me realize that marijuana wasn’t just a recreational drug but we can use it as medication for some case’s.

On the other side, I have seen people with Marijuana going into a darker path. One of my friend started smoking heavily in College year. I think for him it was all fun and harmless but over the time it became his habits. And he started to skip school and hanging out with crack heads. Guess what eventually he was dropped out of school.

I think of marijuana has the power to heal and the potential to harm. So, is marijuana good or bad? Honestly, it’s both. It’s good when used responsibly and with purpose, like chronic pain or managing anxiety under the guidance of a doctor. But it can be bad when it becomes an escape or a habit that disrupts your life.

So what do you guys think? Lemme know in the comment sections.