Critics who love to fret about legalization’s effect on workplace safety—you’re fired.
Medical cannabis laws are associated with a staggering 34% decline in workplace deaths for adults age 25 to 44, a new study finds. The reason? Those workers might be drinking less alcohol and taking less pills due to legalization.
Comparing Workplace Injuries and Cannabis Laws
Since 1996, a record 29 states have passed medical cannabis laws, many of them loose enough to attract recreational consumers. Along the way, Chambers of Commerce and other business groups have long-opposed reform, based on workplace safety concerns.
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the only reason its still illegal federally. is because of big pharma and acholcol lobbies
ReplyDeleteYeah because they were all too stoned to exert themselves. DUH
ReplyDelete6:03, Wrong again, Duh!
Delete603 always with the negative waves!
ReplyDeleteCorrelation is not causation.
ReplyDeleteBad report trying to legitimize pot head stoners.
6:40: Big words and alliteration do not make a point. Pour yourself another.
DeleteNo coming to work with a hangover on Mondays.
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ReplyDeleteDid the article imply causation?
I believe it pointed out a correlation - as you wrote.
Pot heads don't need to be legitimized by anyone.
They just don't want to be assaulted and imprisoned for partaking in a flower.
Live and let live.
Give it a try.
Because nobody made it to work!
ReplyDelete8:25- You must be referring to the alcoholics! You never hear about stoners missing work on April 21st, but over 20% call out the day after Super Bowl! Figure that one out, if you're not too hungover.
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