MARIJUANA (CANNABIS) SHOULD NEVER BE LEGALIZED
The furious debate of bhang legalization came at a time when United Nations Commission on Narcotic
Drugs removed it from the list of the most hazardous drugs. However, cannabis is still illegal in most
countries across the world.
Legalization of bhang for spiritual, medicinal, culinary and ceremonial purposes would mean increased
supply and easy access to the commodity. This would then mean there is increased possibility of abuse
and health risk associated with uncontrolled intake of cannabis substance.
Legalizing bhang on spiritual grounds in Kenya
In the modern era Rastafari use cannabis as a sacred herb. While cannabis has a long history of spiritual
use among religions such as Ratafari, its normalization for religious purposes in most societies has led to
more recreational use; leading to increased abuse and intoxication. Needless to say, Kenya is
predominantly a Christianity and partially Muslim nation where Christian and Muslim values are taught
in great deal. Therefore attempt to legalize bhang would be considered a move against Christian and
Muslim Doctrines.
Legalizing bhang on medicinal use in Kenya
While Cannabis has been used by doctors for pain control, it cannot be termed as a one-size-fits-all line
of treatment. The ability of Cannabis acting as an anesthesia comes from a number of its compounds
called cannabinoids such as cannabidiol (CBD) which are also found in other related plants such as
Hemp- Cannabis contains up to 40% of CBD. Cannabis also contains traces of Cannabinoid
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which is a compound best recognized for its hallucinogenic effects on the
brain. Therefore, direct consumption of Cannabis only injects up to 40% of CBD and enough of THC
compounds in to the human body. Usage of Cannabis for medical use should therefore be subject to the
same meticulous authorization process as other medications prescribed and administered by physicians
and health practitioners.
Legalizing bhang for ceremonial purposes
It is very unfortunate that the potential of misuse of cannabis among the underage and youthful
population is not outstanding in the debate over legalizing marijuana for recreational use in Kenya.
Marijuana is a highly addictive drug substance and its effect on personal health cannot be
underestimated. Ease of
In conclusion, marijuana (cannabis) should not be legalized in Kenya whatsoever. The dangers of having
such a highly addictive and intoxicating drug substance legal supersedes it benefits be it medicinal or
spiritual. The risk of widespread misuse and addiction remains eminent and we as a society stares at the
possibility of turning Kenya into a zombie nation.
The furious debate of bhang legalization came at a time when United Nations Commission on Narcotic
Drugs removed it from the list of the most hazardous drugs. However, cannabis is still illegal in most
countries across the world.
Legalization of bhang for spiritual, medicinal, culinary and ceremonial purposes would mean increased
supply and easy access to the commodity. This would then mean there is increased possibility of abuse
and health risk associated with uncontrolled intake of cannabis substance.
Legalizing bhang on spiritual grounds in Kenya
In the modern era Rastafari use cannabis as a sacred herb. While cannabis has a long history of spiritual
use among religions such as Ratafari, its normalization for religious purposes in most societies has led to
more recreational use; leading to increased abuse and intoxication. Needless to say, Kenya is
predominantly a Christianity and partially Muslim nation where Christian and Muslim values are taught
in great deal. Therefore attempt to legalize bhang would be considered a move against Christian and
Muslim Doctrines.
Legalizing bhang on medicinal use in Kenya
While Cannabis has been used by doctors for pain control, it cannot be termed as a one-size-fits-all line
of treatment. The ability of Cannabis acting as an anesthesia comes from a number of its compounds
called cannabinoids such as cannabidiol (CBD) which are also found in other related plants such as
Hemp- Cannabis contains up to 40% of CBD. Cannabis also contains traces of Cannabinoid
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which is a compound best recognized for its hallucinogenic effects on the
brain. Therefore, direct consumption of Cannabis only injects up to 40% of CBD and enough of THC
compounds in to the human body. Usage of Cannabis for medical use should therefore be subject to the
same meticulous authorization process as other medications prescribed and administered by physicians
and health practitioners.
Legalizing bhang for ceremonial purposes
It is very unfortunate that the potential of misuse of cannabis among the underage and youthful
population is not outstanding in the debate over legalizing marijuana for recreational use in Kenya.
Marijuana is a highly addictive drug substance and its effect on personal health cannot be
underestimated. Ease of
In conclusion, marijuana (cannabis) should not be legalized in Kenya whatsoever. The dangers of having
such a highly addictive and intoxicating drug substance legal supersedes it benefits be it medicinal or
spiritual. The risk of widespread misuse and addiction remains eminent and we as a society stares at the
possibility of turning Kenya into a zombie nation.
