Marijuana legalization remains a controversial issue with significant ethical and public health implications. Cannabis, derived from the Cannabis sativa L plant, alters mood, perception, and cognition (“Cannabis (Marijuana)”). In recent years, many U.S. states, including Colorado and Washington, have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational use due to shifting cultural attitudes (Wilkinson et al.). While proponents argue that legalization offers economic and medical benefits, others highlight its risks to individual and societal well-being (Kim and Young). This debate involves…