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Jan. 2022 (HealthDay News) — Here’s more evidence that marijuana may make driving more dangerous: As pot has been legalized in more countries and states, a greater number of people are driving intoxicated by the drug and crashing, researchers report. THC, the active ingredient in cannabis, has been detected in twice as many injured Canadian

(First nation (not jurisdiction) to legalize cannabis use for citizens was Uruguay. This is the tip of the iceberg of issues that liberalization presents) PMID: 35129240 DOI: 10.1111/add.15840 Abstract Background and aim: In Uruguay, residents aged 18 and older seeking legal cannabis must register with the government and choose one of three supply mechanisms: self-cultivation, non-profit cannabis clubs,

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Conclusion: After cannabis legalization, the prevalence of moderately injured drivers with a THC level of at least 2 ng per milliliter in participating British Columbia trauma centers more than doubled. The increase was largest among older drivers and male drivers. (Funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.) View PDF (According to recently released data

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Cannabis use is a risk factor for motor vehicle crash (MVC) fatalities, but the degree of a driver’s intoxication varies by tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) level. However, cannabis testing does not assess THC levels in most US states, and testing rates among MVC decedents vary among states and over time, which may bias estimates of cannabis involvement.

Australian cars will be fitted out with sensors that can ‘sniff’ out alcohol levels The sensors measure carbon dioxide and alcohol molecules in drivers’ breath If the sensor detects alcohol levels over the legal amount the car will not move Experts say the new game-changing technology will save thousands of lives  By OLIVIA DAY FOR DAILY

Your phone can tell when you’re high: Data from accelerometer and GPS sensors can be used to predict with 90% accuracy if someone is stoned, study finds An algorithm based on sensors data combined with the time of day and day of the week was right nine out of ten times The most important features

17th September 2021 Belgium is looking into whether it can prohibit navigation apps such as Waze and Coyote from showing where alcohol and drug controls are set up, after France announced it would ban the practice from 1 November. Drivers using navigation apps such as Waze or Coyote can, as soon as they notice a