Daily Life of Young Adults in Canada

The Positive and Negative Impact of Recreational Marijuana on the Daily Life of Young Adults in Canada
Introduction
The status of cannabis (marijuana) as a narcotic substance has long limited the use of this drug in the treatment of diseases and scientific research. After legalization in Canada and the United States, it has been widely used for recreational and medical purposes. Despite the risks associated with smoking marijuana, it is still one of the favorite drugs among young people. Meanwhile, discussion about the legalization of cannabis use shows that the level of its acceptance by society is growing.
Considering the increasing use of recreational marijuana, this research aims to explore recreational cannabis and how the intake of this drug affects the daily life of young adults aged between 22 to 29 years living in Canada. The rationale for selecting this topic is that the use of recreational marijuana is prevalent nowadays in Canada, especially among young adults. However, several reported cases indicated diverse health issues among young adults using recreational marijuana.
As per the student’s background, i.e., Africa, this drug is not accessible or legalized in Africa. Besides, it is a punishable offense to keep marijuana. Thus, it is an exciting ground to explore the positive and negative aspects behind the legalization of marijuana in Canada and its effect on the daily life activities of young adults.
It is anticipated that this research would bring awareness about the advantages and disadvantages of marijuana and provide education on the appropriate and limited use of the drug among young adults. It is crucial to consider the rules and regulations behind the use of this drug to ascertain the safety and wellbeing of marijuana users.
Review of Literature
Since the 1960s, marijuana has been a constant companion of student age groups in Europe and America (Bajaj et al., 2019). As bans on the cultivation and cannabis use and the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana are eased in many countries around the world, research in this area is intensifying (Watson & Erickson, 2019).
More and more scientific associations and universities are studying the effects of cannabinoids on the brain and central nervous system (Bedillion et al., 2022). Part of this work was devoted to the effect of marijuana on the number of neural connections in the brain.
Perceptions about Legalization of Marijuana
The Government of Canada legalized the restricted and regulated use of marijuana on October 17, 2018. According to the federal legislation. Citizens with a minimum of 18 years of age have the right to purchase and use recreational cannabis. However, no adult can carry more than 30 g of dry marijuana or products from it with an equivalent cannabinoid content. Indeed, this is a significant amount. 30 g is estimated to be about a month's supply of dry matter for smoking at the so-called moderate regular consumption. The production of medical and recreational cannabis can only be legally carried out by specially licensed companies (Hammond et al., 2020).
Felson et al. (2019) explored the alterations in the attitudes about cannabis legalization across different sectors. Many politicians and analysts est...