MEDIACOM-RELEASE-DRUG-WATCH-INT
A recently released study from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has clearly
demonstrated the negative effect that marijuana has on driving performance both individually and in combination with
alcohol.
When combined with marijuana, a blood alcohol of 0.07 (not legally intoxicated in most states) gives driving performance
similar to that of a blood alcohol of 0.14. The study concluded, "Under marijuana's influence, drivers have reduced
capacity to avoid collisions if confronted with the sudden need for evasive action."
Dr. Eric Voth, Chairman of the International Drug Strategy Institute commented, "States which have recently allowed
marijuana to be smoked for medicinal purposes could see serious consequences on their roadways as a result of policy
changes which allow marijuana use."
David Noffs, President of Drug Watch International stated, "This recent study is cause for serious concern. Millions of
young people and adults are smoking marijuana, drinking and driving."
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