There is no denying that the drug problem in our country today has reached epidemic proportions. The problem has gotten so out of hand that many options are being considered to control and/or solve it. Ending the drug war may not seem to be the best answer at first, but the so-called war on drugs has actually accomplished very little. Different options need to be considered. Legalization is an option that hasn't gotten much of a chance, but should be given one. Although I do not condone drug use of any kind, I do think drug such as marijuana should be legalized.
             The first reason why marijuana should be legalized is that alcohol and tobacco are. There are a lot more people addicted to tobacco and alcohol than marijuana. This is because alcohol and tobacco uses are both emotionally and physically addicted. Marijuana has not been proven to cause a physical addiction. Tobacco and alcohol also cause danger health problems.
             On the other hand, marijuana has been a proven treatment for many ailments. Now again, I am not saying that it is good for people to use marijuana. However, it is hypocritical for the government to make marijuana illegal while two equally dangerous substances are legal. I am saying that the government should give us the right to choose just like they do with alcohol and tobacco.
             The second reason why marijuana should be legalized is that it would be better for the economy. According to the DEA.gov article, the government spends around seventeen billion on drug control. I'm assuming that number includes the millions of dollars spent to house people in jail for just having marijuana in their possession. Legalizing marijuana would reduce the enormous amount of money spent on enforcement. It is said however that the amount of money spent on drug enforcement is minimal compared to the amount spent on addiction treatment. But I believe that with the economy being as bad as it is, any amount of saving would be he...