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Recreational marijuana legalization and workplace injuries among younger workers

JAMA Health Forum

Peer-Reviewed Publication

JAMA Network

About The Study: In this study, recreational marijuana laws that allow recreational marijuana sales were associated with a 10% increase in workplace injuries among individuals ages 20 to 34. The findings are consistent with the hypothesis that recreational marijuana impedes cognitive function and care among younger workers. 

Authors: Joseph J. Sabia, Ph.D., of San Diego State University, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2023.5438)

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