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BlueToTheBone

(3,747 posts) Fri Feb 10, 2012, 06:11 PM Feb 2012

Don't smoke pot, drive -- you're twice as likely to crash [View all]

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/46343686/ns/today-today_health/t/dont-smoke-pot-drive----youre-twice-likely-crash/

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Experts at Dalhousie University in Canada reviewed nine studies of more than 49,000 people involved in accidents on public roads involving one or more motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles. Marijuana use was confirmed by blood tests or self-reporting.

Researchers found drivers who had used marijuana within three hours of beginning to drive had nearly double the risk of causing a collision, especially those that were fatal.

Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug worldwide and rates of its use in drivers are increasing. A 2007 study in Scotland found 15 percent of 537 drivers aged 17 to 39 had used marijuana within 12 hours.

Some experts said education campaigns about the dangers of doing drugs before driving wouldn't work.

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Don't smoke pot, drive -- you're twice as likely to crash [View all] BlueToTheBone Feb 2012 OP

Oh, MAMA! This is going to be GREAT! Dreamer Tatum Feb 2012 #1

Pass some over... stevenleser Feb 2012 #5

personally, at home fine. on the road no. In the air, no. I dont want roguevalley Feb 2012 #13

You don't really think very highly of your fellow DUers, do you... Electric Monk Feb 2012 #8

On the contrary, I love a good weed thread. nt Dreamer Tatum Feb 2012 #9

There are worse alternatives to weed and weed threads most certainly ;o). PufPuf23 Feb 2012 #60

ROFL!! That is EXACTLY what I said when I saw this!! renie408 Feb 2012 #38

I know I'm a bit late to the party, but fishwax Feb 2012 #51

My jaws are sore with BlueToTheBone Feb 2012 #71

Just hire a driver like I did. Plus you get to stretch out in the back seat and stuff. Fuzz Feb 2012 #2

No shit. TheWraith Feb 2012 #3

is this controversial Enrique Feb 2012 #4

Just wait for the Sample of One crowd to show up. Dreamer Tatum Feb 2012 #6

I've smoked weed every hour since 1914, when I wasn't shooting up... Noodleboy13 Feb 2012 #18

that would be me, but I don't extrapolate to include everyone else DisgustipatedinCA Feb 2012 #28

before I drive, I smoke a bowl fascisthunter Feb 2012 #48

depends on the person like everything else...75 year old gramma or 18 year old son shouldn't snooper2 Feb 2012 #78

My mentality is you should not do any types of drugs or alcohol while driving LynneSin Feb 2012 #7

People shouldn't drive if they don't truly understand the rules of the road. kestrel91316 Feb 2012 #24

Nice add! LynneSin Feb 2012 #29

Hopefully their next study will RedstDem Feb 2012 #10

Anyone have the figures for driving while on prescription narcotics? tridim Feb 2012 #11

Shouldn't this be a "duh"? LadyHawkAZ Feb 2012 #12

Took the words right outta my mouth! piscesnewmoon Feb 2012 #67

Did this "study" confirm the use of other substances? Like alcohol? nt SteveW Feb 2012 #14

Wow. Took 'til post #14 for someone to show up....I wonder if it's msanthrope Feb 2012 #17

So much crap science uses the "ER" approach: Find what you're looking for... SteveW Feb 2012 #23

That is a good point. Lasher Feb 2012 #59

I'm pretty sure you could guess that even if you were stoned. n/t LoveIsNow Feb 2012 #15

doesn't the "marijuana test" only test for the metabolites, from use up to *weeks* before the test? eShirl Feb 2012 #16

That is correct. And they sampled by self reporting or blood tests. EOTE Feb 2012 #22

but these people self-reported a 3 hour time frame RainDog Feb 2012 #30

self-reporting has its own problems, of course eShirl Feb 2012 #32

this confirms another study RainDog Feb 2012 #33

Now that would put the end to the BlueToTheBone Feb 2012 #72

Pot really opens someone up for DUI flexnor Feb 2012 #19

drive sober mdmc Feb 2012 #20

Days after smoking pot, you are sober. But not on a drug test. nt SteveW Feb 2012 #25

true mdmc Feb 2012 #35

I only smoke pot in the privacy of my own home, generally right before bed. kestrel91316 Feb 2012 #21

I hear you. Green Cross/Green Shield. nt SteveW Feb 2012 #26

I used pot to quit smoking tobacco. ZombieHorde Feb 2012 #56

I used pot just so I wouldn't start smoking tobacco. TexasTowelie Feb 2012 #83

Actually, it depends on your tolerance level DisgustipatedinCA Feb 2012 #27

What the fuck is the point of this? theaocp Feb 2012 #31

The tortured logic of the marijuana advocate Dreamer Tatum Feb 2012 #34

Are you ok with that hypocrisy? theaocp Feb 2012 #36

So you are NOT in favor of legalization. nt Dreamer Tatum Feb 2012 #37

Perhaps I wasn't clear enough. theaocp Feb 2012 #40

Not much room there for confusion fascisthunter Feb 2012 #46

put the big bong down, dudester. You're not making any sense. provis99 Feb 2012 #50

Here's a strategy or three for you. theaocp Feb 2012 #53

Peace, Love, Dope, Man! provis99 Feb 2012 #54

Does it hurt living with a mind unable to make a logical argument? EOTE Feb 2012 #75

Peace Out! BlueToTheBone Feb 2012 #73

LOL. The tortured logic of a single-source believer. tabasco Feb 2012 #47

Unfortunate that everything is seen as having an angle. Quantess Feb 2012 #61

Much like studies illustrating that driving while intoxicated are to make people reiterate... LanternWaste Feb 2012 #80

I do have an opinion that is not validated by this, yes... theaocp Feb 2012 #94

"...reiterate the concept that bud should remain illegal?" That's it. nt SteveW Feb 2012 #81

Wow, stay oh so classy with your language, dear chap... yup its me Feb 2012 #86

When you can't argue the message, no matter how it's presented, theaocp Feb 2012 #93

Peace Out, Pal, BlueToTheBone Feb 2012 #88

It's ok though because you'll only be going 5mph NightWatcher Feb 2012 #39

Bill Hicks FTW n/t theaocp Feb 2012 #41

LOL...hahahahaha fascisthunter Feb 2012 #42

okay I will call bullshit the other one Feb 2012 #43

I had always heard that pot didn't make you drive worse, Vattel Feb 2012 #44

that's a shame fascisthunter Feb 2012 #45

okay here are some studies that disagree the other one Feb 2012 #49

Never crashed sylvi Feb 2012 #52

And 3X as likely to see military helicopters overhead in the middle of LA pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #55

Well - duh! Taverner Feb 2012 #57

Well no fucking shit. I say this as a former Super-Toker. cherokeeprogressive Feb 2012 #58

As a current super toker, I agree Taverner Feb 2012 #65

And here is a study by the DOT which refutes that. renie408 Feb 2012 #62

I read that study, and part of it makes sense Taverner Feb 2012 #66

good point ... How many were also drinking? ThomThom Feb 2012 #74

no, man, pot ENHANCES your reaction and driving skills - dude, 'they' are lying to you... Zax2me Feb 2012 #63

in my younger/stupid days... Maine-ah Feb 2012 #64

Don't 'anything' drive that would even slightly... Tikki Feb 2012 #68

It seems to me that DRIVING is the problem. babydollhead Feb 2012 #69

Driving just isn't that safe to begin with killbotfactory Feb 2012 #70

I have NEVER crashed a vehicle while high. AngryAmish Feb 2012 #76

Kind of obvious, isn't it? Jennicut Feb 2012 #77

Most of the collisions I've seen or been involved with raouldukelives Feb 2012 #79

i call bullshit on this. I drive safer while high. Slower, more alert whats around me, etc n/t JesterCS Feb 2012 #82

Don't let this happen to you deutsey Feb 2012 #84

That study has to be bullshit - one reason ArcticFox Feb 2012 #85

my age is 71....born in 41../been stoning forever/not one crash yet... opihimoimoi Feb 2012 #87

reefer madness in all itself idiocy fascisthunter Feb 2012 #89

LOL, Come, we go from here to "WHEEEeeeeeeewwwwwww" like the piggie in the Ads opihimoimoi Feb 2012 #90

I am more than half your age fascisthunter Feb 2012 #91

Watch out for them GOPer assholes...they will bust ya if given 1/2 the op....but, yes, the smokes opihimoimoi Feb 2012 #92