Medical Cannabis Cuts Work Absences | Phoenix News

New research from the University of Georgia reveals that medical cannabis legalization slashes workplace absences by nearly 7%, with the biggest gains in physically demanding jobs like construction, manufacturing, and healthcare—where chronic pain often sidelines workers. The study, analyzing data from over 20 million people, links reduced absenteeism to cost savings for employers, potentially hundreds of millions annually, and finds decriminalization had a stronger impact than retail dispensaries. However, relying on self-reported data means usage can’t be verified, and factors like sick leave duration or employer policies weren’t examined. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/09fe73f1b26d0d8f