People Against Drink Driving

“Because of the way that cannabis impacts driving performance — it reduces reaction time, decreases the ability to focus or pay attention to multiple events, and may increase risk-taking behaviour — people who are cannabis-impaired while driving may be driving faster, noticing hazards later, and deaccelerating slower …  a recipe for getting into more severe

The implications of this on workplace and driving are as serious as previous studies have indicated. Further evidence that Cannabis and operating any machinery is a dangerous combination – in the workplace or on the roads. Intoxication due to Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol is characterized by disrupted prefrontal cortex activity Conclusions: In summary, we used portable fNIRS to demonstrate

A recent bus crash in Florida has led to the arrest of the driver, Bryan MacLean Howard, after authorities discovered marijuana oil in his possession. This incident highlights the dangers and potential consequences of drug use behind the wheel. By prioritising stringent regulations and preventative measures, we can avert such tragedies and ensure the safety

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Sergeant Patrick Rice with the Colorado State Patrol says although the state has made serious progress when it comes to detecting and enforcing driving under the influence of marijuana they still have a long way to go. “We still have a long way to go as you can see on

As pot usage surges, sensible regulation is lagging behind Cannabis-related traffic fatalities are a threat to public safety. Governments need to get serious. Marijuana legalization is killing a lot of people. Not slowly — though some studies suggest that it may be doing that, too — but quickly, in car crashes. It’s one more symptom of the

Cannabis and Driving in Older Adults Question: What is the association between retail cannabis available to the consumer, driving, and associated blood tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels in people over 65 years of age? Findings: In this cohort study, 31 regular users of cannabis aged 65 to 79 years chose on average high potency (18.74% THC) THC-dominant

Cannabis-Involved Traffic Injury Emergency Department Visits After Cannabis Legalization and Commercialization JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(9):e2331551. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.31551 Key Points Question  Have cannabis-involved traffic injury emergency department visits changed after cannabis legalization and the subsequent commercialization of the cannabis retail market (ie, store and product expansion) in Ontario, Canada? Findings  In this cross-sectional study capturing 426 cannabis-involved traffic injury emergency

Subtle but pervasive changes can occur between uses. Understanding THC’s interaction with the brain’s important natural cannabinoid chemistry and physiology will now make sense of the impact that overly frequent cannabis use has on the brain and mental functioning. Because THC stimulates our brain’s natural cannabinoid receptors (CB1) far more strongly and longer than the