Should Texas Legalize Marijuana?

NameProfessor Subject DateShould Texas Legalize MarijuanaMarijuana legalization is a dubious and multifaceted issue that is currently the subject of argument in all states in the US. For years, Texas has been strongly condemning the legalization of marijuana, especially for recreational use. In 2015, it passed the Compassionate Use Act, which removed criminal penalties for using, possessing, and cultivating medical marijuana. Under this Act, doctors are allowed to prescribe it to patients. Even so, the state of Texas should legalize marijuana for both medicinal and recreational use. Texas should consider the legalization of marijuana since it reduces accidents and fatalities related to traffic. One of the primary concern of public health department is to reduce road accidents and deaths (Anderson and Rees 221-232). Legalization of marijuana would be of potential benefit to these departments. The principal psychoactive substance in marijuana, Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), is known to impair driving-related skills (Caulkins et al. 4). The driver under its influence has the tendency to compensate for this impairment. For instance, they tend to drive slowly, take minimal risks, and therefore, reduce road accidents. Texas and the rest of the states should realize that the "War on Drugs" is failing. As per the DEA