Is Marijuana Haram Despite Its Good Effects?
It’s a common word that you can search in your favorite dictionary. Here is an entry in Hans Wehr 4th ed. pp. 486.
Marijuana can induce psychosis and cause schizophrenia. 35% of adolescents that use marijuana will grow up to develop schizophrenia, which is a terrible and scary disease. There are also withdrawal symptoms from overuse, leading to irritability, anger, high heart rate, etc., all of which are contrary to its ‘calming affect’. Marijuana also harms brain development, which continues into one’s mid to late twenties. It’s a misconception that marijuana is something ‘good’.