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Medical Cannabis Cuts Workplace Absences | Seattle News
New research from the University of Georgia reveals that medical cannabis is slashing workplace absences—by nearly seven percent overall—with even bigger gains in physically demanding jobs like construction, manufacturing, and healthcare. The study, analyzing data from over 20 million people, found recreational marijuana laws don’t drive these improvements, but medical use does—helping workers manage pain and stay on the job. With absenteeism costing businesses a staggering $225 billion annually, this could mean hundreds of millions saved. While self-reported data limits hard conclusions, the…
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