I can only speak for myself(Elle H).
CBD and THC smoked together, or used in a tincture together are now my primary form of pain control after 25 years on opioids. That itself should show how important this plant is.
CBD and THC together give all the terpenes of the cannabis plant and can impart either a sedating effect when I want to get a good nights sleep or a creative effect if I want to paint or write.
It can also be a social thing, like drinking wine or beer with friends, there’s an equalizing of ages when one smokes cannabis with different people.
And, unlike beer or wine, there’s no hangover the next day.
Why it is legal in many countries?
"Marijuana" is considered to be less harmful than cigarettes and alcohol.
Then why is not legal in other countries?
If "marijuana" is legalized, the "alcohol" and "cigarette" industry will face tough competition and it will drastically reduce their sales.
The lobbying of "alcohol" and "cigarette" industry is very high in most countries.
The Government makes loads of money through sales of alcohols and cigarettes which will reduce if marijuana is legalized.
Marijuana is comparatively very cheap and Government won't get anything through its sales.
And the reason they give to the people for banning?
It is the road to other drugs such as cocaine, heroin, LSD, etc. and common man buys that reason. :)
Other health benefits include: