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Study: Health-Related Work Absences Drop 7% in States with Medical Cannabis Access

TG Branfalt
Study: Health-Related Work Absences Drop 7% in States with Medical Cannabis Access
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A University of Georgia study published in the Journal of Workplace and Behavioral Health found that health-related work absences decreased by approximately 7% in states with medical cannabis access. The research analyzed data from over 20 million individuals using U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Labor Statistics datasets spanning from 1990 to 2025. The effect was particularly pronounced among workers in physically demanding occupations, suggesting that medical cannabis access may help patients manage conditions affecting workplace productivity. This finding indicates potential economic and health benefits for both employees and employers in jurisdictions with medical marijuana programs.

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