Editorial

Abstract

For some time now a debate has been taking shape and growing more
heated in Brazil, leading to questions, reflections and new findings that cannot
be overlooked. The discussion has sometimes entered the realm of institutional
controversy, involving lawsuits and consultations that have reached as high as the
Federal Supreme Court (STF). Leaders of civil society, the three powers and other
citizens have demonstrated an interest in the subject, dividing themselves into
the familiar groups: in favor, against and indifferent. In this case, the subject is the
legalization of marijuana use.