Is social media a boon or a bane for today's youth? Read this story

Social media applications are becoming a platform for everyone to showcase their unique skills from the olden times, but now it's become a very common thing to upload the videos which include the illegal activities such as consuming marijuana, Interestingly they are showing how to make a perfect marijuana piece. Some middle-aged people are least bothered about the rules and regulations of our government. They are uploading the videos of consuming weed with background music saying that no one can stop them from taking that and they are even suggesting the government to legalize it.

These youtube videos are the fantastic educational tools for growers and consumers to share strain and grow information, and they've also been great for activists, medical caregivers, patients, and, well, stoners. It is showing a magnificent effect on the youth as the beginners are getting to know how to consume weed. Despite its illegality, it is well documented that marijuana is grown in many parts of the country and the peddlers are selling the stash in few seconds. Despite all of this, the youth making videos are showing a negative effect on future generations.

Speaking to the Hans India Lakhsmi, a parent says " I am really against those students doing those. They will spoil the future of others too. Youth should be like a fire that kindles other fires, but not like one spoiled brat spoils all. Every parent should be clear about their children's path to a certain age. And should not encourage them to participate in any kind of these activities."

Dange, an MBA student says "An unregulated criminal market and a growing number of youngsters using marijuana can be a harmful duo for a progressive society. Therefore, there is a need for an open discussion regarding cannabis. Legalizing cannabis would pave the way for India to be a key player in the industry and carve a niche for ourselves as pioneers of cannabis-based products."

Sahithi, a doctor says " A psychoactive drug, marijuana contains fifty-percent more tar than tobacco. Smoking the harmful plant can damage the brain, lungs, and the male reproductive system and may escalate the effects of epilepsy and psychosis. Within campus colleges and universities, there are a lot of students who are using marijuana recreationally. Long-term marijuana use can induce negative effects on short-term memory, concentration, attention span, motivation, and problem-solving, which clearly interfere with learning. So one should stop smoking that."

Phani, police say " If we caught anyone by consuming marijuana, we will take stern action against them and we are wiping out the people who are disturbing the society."

Murali, a lawyer says " Consuming marijuana is against the law. Section 20 Of the NDPS Act, 1985 deals with the offenses related not only to the consumption but also cultivation, possession, use, sale/purchase, import/export, transportation and warehousing of cannabis, except for medical or scientific purposes. Under section 20, In the case of cultivation, a fine of up to one lakh rupees and rigorous imprisonment of up to 10 years might be levied. For possession of small quantities (100 grams for charas and hashish, 1000 grams for ganja), a penalty of ten thousand rupees or a jail term of 6 months to 1 year.

If someone is caught with commercial quantities (1 kg for charas and hashish, 20 kgs of ganja), the court can serve stern imprisonment for up to twenty years and pay a fine of two lakh rupees. Courts also at their own discretion can penalize a regular offender for a 30-year imprisonment term. It is also not compulsory to give away a mandatory death sentence for repeated convictions in cases of trafficking large quantities of drugs. Everyone should know all these laws and we have to aware of our next generation on this and ask them not to go into deep trouble which they are facing now."