ON THE HIGH ROAD: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF CANNABIS IN ONTARIO

While cannabis is the most frequently found illegal drug in drivers killed or injured in motor vehicle collisions, little is known about driving under the influence of cannabis (DUIC) in the general population. The authors of this study report on the incidence of DUIC in a representative sample of the Ontario adult population. Among all drivers, 1.9% reported DUIC in the previous 12 months. Several factors influenced the likelihood of reported DUIC, including gender, age, marital status, and education level. Among cannabis users, DUIC appeared to be a relatively common behavior; 22.8% reported DUIC, and the probability of the behavior was significantly influenced by gender and education level. As well, DUIC and drinking-driving were strongly related in this sample. This data underscores the need to obtain more information on this behavior, including a more complete understanding of any risks involved.

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Corporate Authors:
Canadian Public Health Association

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Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 8R1, Canada
Authors:
- Walsh, G W
- Mann, R E
Publication Date: 1999-7

Language

English

Media Info

Features: References; Tables;
Pagination: p. 260-263
Serial:
- Canadian Journal of Public Health
- Volume: 90
- Issue Number: 4
- Publisher: Springer Publishing
- ISSN: 0008-4263
- EISSN: 1920-7476
- Serial URL: https://link.springer.com/journal/41997

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Automobile drivers; Behavior; Crash causes; Drug abuse; Drug effects; Drugged drivers; Drugs; Drunk driving; Fatalities; Highway safety; Human factors in crashes; Injuries; Injury causes; Traffic safety
Geographic Terms: Canada
Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor; I84: Personal Injuries;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 00792596
Record Type: Publication
Files: TRIS
Created Date: May 15 2000 12:00AM