Marijuana and Driving: A Look at Texan's Attitudes and Impacts on Driving Under the Influence
Author(s):
J.N. Prescott, A.B. Trueblood, M. Ko, T.D. Walden
Publication Date:
September 2017
Abstract:
Currently, marijuana is the most commonly detected non-alcohol drug in drivers; however, its role in crash risk remains unresolved (Adrian 2015; Otto et. al 2016; Hartman & Huestis 2013). As of January 2017, eight states and Washington D.C. have passed laws allowing the medicinal and recreational use of marijuana (NORML 2017), while an additional four states have decriminalized marijuana possession (NORML 2017). Further, twenty more states have passed laws allowing the medicinal use of marijuana (NORML 2017).
This project investigated the impact legalization of marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes has on traffic safety and crashes. In addition, this project sought to understand Texan's opinions on marijuana, marijuana impaired driving as well as the legalization of marijuana for medicinal or recreational purposes in Texas.
Through understanding the impacts of marijuana legalization on traffic safety and the population's beliefs and attitudes towards marijuana, appropriate policies and countermeasures can be developed and implemented to reduce the potential negative impact of marijuana legalization.
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