Medical Marijuana Cuts Work Absences | Venice Beach News

Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

New research from the University of Georgia reveals that medical marijuana access is cutting workplace absences by nearly 7%—especially for those with chronic physical pain. The biggest gains were seen in physically demanding jobs like construction, manufacturing, and healthcare, where workers showed up more consistently. Economically, this could save businesses hundreds of millions annually in lost productivity. The study found decriminalization had a stronger impact than retail dispensaries, highlighting symptom management as the key driver. Caveats include self-reported data and lack of…