The marijuana debate has had much coverage. I will tell you what facts I know and let you decide your course of action. Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is a plant whose active chemical is tetrahydrocannibol, better known as THC.. This chemical produces a euphoric feeling when ingested. THC and other active cannabinoids in marijuana have many benefits in the medical field. Studies have shown that Alzheimer's patients treated with medicinal marijuana have been shown to regenerate up to 30 percent of brain activity. It has also been shown to reduce severe depression. Marijuana use does have a chance of creating a dependency, but the chance of this is small compared to that of stronger medications out there. The three main side effects of marijuana use are the aforementioned euphoria, intense hunger, and drowsiness. In short, the benefits of decriminalizing marijuana for medicinal use far outweigh the side effects. On a usage level, studies have proven that marijuana use has not increased much in places where it is legal from before decriminalization to after. In conclusion, marijuana does have a downside, but as stated before, the benefits far outweigh the bad.