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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Workplace Safety
  • Cannabis Research

Background:

  • Cannabis sativa has diverse applications but remains controversial in medicine, law, and occupational safety.
  • Increasing state-level legalization in the US leads to greater workplace cannabis consumption.
  • Existing workplace policies were developed when cannabis was universally illegal and viewed negatively.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the need for research into the implications of cannabis use in the workplace.
  • To identify critical research areas concerning cannabis and work.
  • To guide the development of updated workplace policies and practices.

Main Methods:

  • This commentary identifies key areas requiring further scientific investigation.
  • It synthesizes current trends in cannabis legalization and consumption.
  • It proposes a research agenda for cannabis in occupational settings.

Main Results:

  • Significant gaps exist in understanding cannabis prevalence across industries and its health impacts on workers.
  • There is a need to explore workplace recovery programs and hazards in the cannabis industry.
  • Research is needed on cannabis's effect on performance, driving, and injury risk.

Conclusions:

  • Shifting societal views and legal status of cannabis demand a re-evaluation of workplace approaches.
  • Future research should address impairment assessment, synthetic cannabinoid use, and policy conflicts.
  • Developing effective workplace policies requires understanding the evolving landscape of cannabis use and its occupational implications.