I am writing in response to the upcoming legalization of marijuana across Canada.

As a young adult who will experience the impact of this major decision, I do not agree and I hope the government comes to the realization that this will ruin lives.

Legalization of marijuana will result in easier access to the drug, causing an increase in usage.

If you consider the underage drinking problem with alcohol, we will have the same issues with underage marijuana usage.

This worries me specifically for minors, as studies have shown that marijuana usage can affect brain development as well as causing death in brain cells.

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