Attitudes towards the medicinal – and recreational – use of cannabis have changed dramatically over the past decades. An effective treatment for a growing number of medical issues, including glaucoma, chronic pain, seizures, muscle spasms, and nausea resulting from chemotherapy, the medical use of cannabis has already been legalized in Canada. This summer, Canada will become the first G7 country to legalize non-medical cannabis use. However, many employers and employees are unsure of their rights and responsibilities regarding the recreational use of cannabis. Will legalization mean people can freely and openly use cannabis in the workplace? In a word — no.
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What: “Alcohol and Cannabis: A Look at Washington State”
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Additional Resources
Fact Sheet – HealthLinkBC Marijuana
Introduction of the Cannabis Act: Questions and Answers
Government of British Columbia – Cannabis
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