Workplace

• 69% of current illicit drug users are employed either full or part time.¹
• Marijuana impairs short-term memory, attention, judgment, cognitive functions, coordination and balance.²
• Employers are not required to accommodate marijuana use among employees even if the employee has a medical marijuana card. Marijuana is still a federally illegal drug and company drug policies can prohibit the use of marijuana, even off-duty. This decision was upheld by the Colorado Supreme Court.³
• Studies show that marijuana use is associated with increased absences, tardiness, accidents, workers’ compensation claims and job turnover: 85% more injuries 75% increase in absenteeism.⁴
• Research shows that persistent marijuana users were easily distracted – misplacing things, forgetting to keep appointments or return calls.⁵
• Impairment from marijuana can last 24 hours or even longer. In a study conducted with nine pilots flying an aircraft simulator, 7 pilots still showed signs of impairment from smoking after 24 hours.⁶
• Workers who tested positive for marijuana use had disciplinary problems at work 64% more often than workers who tested negative for marijuana.⁷