The legalization of marijuana has been a controversial topic over the last few years, with debates centered on whether its benefits outweigh its risks. Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is a psychoactive drug that, when consumed, affects brain function. In 2018, Canada became one of the first major countries to legalize recreational marijuana use, raising the question of whether this was beneficial or detrimental to the health of its citizens. To examine this issue, I will employ the ethical framework of utilitarianism, which states that the morally right action maximizes happiness or…