CANNABIS AND DRIVING IN NEW ZEALAND

Patterns of use of cannabis in New Zealand and the role of cannabis in accident causation are discussed. Methods for measuring cannabinoid levels in the body are reviewed. The significance of blood levels of Delta-THC and its metabolites to intoxication are discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Department of Scientific and Industrial Research

  Science Information Division, P.O. Box 9741
  Wellington,   New Zealand 
• Authors:
  • Cairns, E R
  • McCallum, N K
• Publication Date: 1982

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 55-61
• Serial:
  • DSIR Bulletin
  • Issue Number: 232
  • Publisher: Department of Scientific and Industrial Research

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Blood analysis; Chemical analysis; Crash causes; Drugs; Intoxication; Marijuana; Metabolism; Traffic crashes
• Old TRIS Terms: Blood tests
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00381307
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-034 471
• Files: HSL, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Feb 29 1984 12:00AM