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  1. www.cdc.gov › cannabis › health-effectsCannabis and Driving | Cannabis and Public Health | CDC

    Feb 22, 2024 · Key points. Driving under the influence (DUI) laws are not just for alcohol. Driving under the influence of drugs, including cannabis, is also dangerous and illegal. Driving is a complex task that requires your full attention to stay safe and alert. What you need to know about cannabis use and driving.

  2. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesCannabis, Impaired Driving, and Road Safety: An Overview of ...

    Aug 19, 2021 · In one study, driving impairments following a low dose (1.8–3% THC) of smoked cannabis were worse in regular cannabis users compared to non-regular users , suggesting that there was no tolerance of the effects of cannabis on driving.

    • Bruna Brands, Bruna Brands, Bruna Brands, Patricia Di Ciano, Patricia Di Ciano, Patricia Di Ciano, R...
    • 2021

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  4. journalistsresource.org › health › marijuana-drivingHow are marijuana and THC levels measured among drivers?

    Oct 3, 2023 · A 2022 report from the National Transportation Safety Board finds alcohol and cannabis are the two most commonly detected drugs among drivers arrested for impaired driving and fatally injured drivers. Most drivers who tested positive for cannabis also tested positive for another potentially impairing drug.

  5. www.health.harvard.edu › blog › if-you-use-cannabisIf you use cannabis, do it safely - Harvard Health

    Jan 17, 2023 · After an edible, wait eight to 12 hours before driving. Communicate with all of your health care providers about your cannabis use. Open dialogue helps coordinate care and avoids drug interactions. Avoid using cannabis for 24 hours before your shift if you work in a safety-sensitive job.

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  7. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesCannabis and Driving - PMC - National Center for ...

    Sep 24, 2021 · Abstract. As more states in the U.S legalize recreational and medicinal cannabis, rates of driving under the influence of this drug are increasing significantly. Aspects of this emerging public health issue potentially pit science against public policy.

    • Godfrey D Pearlson, Michael C Stevens, Deepak Cyril D'Souza
    • 2021

  8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesCannabis Effects on Driving Performance: Clinical Considerations

    Jan 30, 2023 · A randomized clinical trial (RCT) assessing cannabis use on driving performance by Arkell et al. drew significant attention on this subject recently as the first study to examine four experimental drug conditions: (1) CBD-dominant cannabis (13.75 mg CBD), (2) THC-dominant cannabis (13.75 mg ∆ 9 -THC), (3) THC/CBD-equivalent cannabis (13.75 mg CB...

  9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cannabis_and_impaired_drivingCannabis and impaired driving - Wikipedia

    Two main questions arise in the law surrounding driving after having ingested cannabis: (1) whether cannabis actually impairs driving ability, and (2) whether the common practice of testing for THC (the main psychoactive substance in cannabis) is a reliable means to measure impairment. On the first question, studies are mixed.