The Eradication of Marijuana

The use of illicit drugs is subject to much public concern and contention. Of the most popular and widely used is marijuana. Derived of the plant Cannabis sativa, the growing acceptance of marijuana's medicinal purposes as well as the continuing government campaign against drugs has created a renewed awareness of marijuana. By definition, marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect1. In the past thirteen years, the number of people fifteen or older, who have used the drug…