Legalizing cannabis at the federal level and expanding access in U.S. states where it is still illegal could reduce sales of prescription and over-the-counter drugs by billions of dollars, researchers say.
The estimate is based on changes in stock market value that occurred after various states had legalized cannabis for medical or adult recreational use.
According to researchers, the shift in the stock market is a reflection of investor predictions.
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