CANADA LEGALIZES MARIJUNA

Legalized sales of Marijuana got underway from in Canada in October , 2o18. Long lines greeted shops ready to do busines in legalize weed. Thirty grams of the herb is the limit per purchase. And only 18 years and above individuals are allowed to buy the drug. Today Canada is second to Uruguay in buying and using legalized Canabis. Usage is restricted to private use generally. However in Ontario , Canada buyers could smoke it in public just as tobaco. Many medical professionals are unhappy about legalization of the narcotic drug due to its psychotic effects and properties. The government of Trudeau thinks legalization could move 5 billion dollar trade in legal Marijuana trade in Canada from drug barons. And enable government to reap tax benefits from the drug sales. Other countries may follow foot steps of Canada and Uruguay. And cause increase in unrestricted use of the drug. Which some professionals blame for mental illness , increasing violent crimes , sexual attacks and misery in society. Others think regulated use of weed in medicine may help save acute pain sufferers and some under certain medical conditions. Number of states in America have made laws allowing use the herb for medicinal reasons only. But legalization as in Canada is yet to see light in America. America has high rate of illegal sales and use of the hallucinogentic substance. And accounts for many deaths including suicide and that associated with robbery and other violent activities throughout America. The substance is found in Africa , Europe , Asia and the Americas among others. Jamaica is one country where Kaya , the name for it is widely use in various ways and glorified in music and poetry. Bob Marley rastafarian priest and great Jamaican reggae artiste was reputed for using the drug. It is said he was inspired under the herb.