The hazards of drunken driving are well known, and a new research review shows that adding pot to the mix only makes matters worse.
compromised people's driving skills to a greater degree than either substance alone. And while alcohol was more impairing, marijuana was not as benign as some believe.
It's important to understand those combined effects, in part because so many people drink and use marijuana together, according to lead researcher Sarah Simmons, who did the study at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada. She has recently moved to the Traffic Injury Research Foundation in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
The review also throws cold water on another theory: The opposing effects of alcohol and marijuana on driving speed might"cancel each other out."
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nearly 5,000 repeat drunken drivers continue to put Ohioans at risk19 Investigates found nearly 5,000 Ohioans have five or more drunk driving convictions.
Read more »
Used buying guide: Honda S2000 | AutocarThis high-revving roadster is a dream to own and a scream to drive. Honda S2000 used buying guide:
Read more »
Alan Carr's ex-husband breaks silence after swerving jail for drink-drive crashPaul Drayton has spoken out after swerving a 14-week jail sentence following his drink-drive crash
Read more »
Concrete Falls From Corroded Bridge Onto Pedestrian Path Near Lakeshore DriveFalling bits of concrete from a bridge along Lakeshore Drive in Chicago are creating a dangerous path for pedestrians.
Read more »
TVL, network outages, or derivatives: What's behind Solana's (SOL) 60%+ drop?Solana's recent network outages, a DDoS attack and derivatives metrics are not the primary factors behind $SOL's 60% correction. noshitcoins explains what's really behind the current price drop.
Read more »
Here’s What a Metaverse Rave Is Like, I GuessIn fairness, I couldn’t figure out how to make my avatar dance either.
Read more »