We have talked to a few patients who say they drive while high. Studies by the U.S. Department of Transportation suggest that driving under the influence of marijuana may not increase the chance of accident.
5 Good Reasons Not To Drive Stoned
1. Driving While High Is Illegal In All States
2. Driving High Increases Your Chance Of Getting Caught
Even if cannabis doesn’t make you a worse driver, it may land you in jail if you get pulled over for something simple, like speeding or running a stop sign. Not worth it.
3. Cannabis Slows Reaction Time
A study published by the U.S. National Library of Medicine found that stoned drivers took more time to hit the brake when a traffic light changed. They also took longer to react to sudden sounds.
4. You May Have To Take A Blood Test
Since there’s no breathalyzer for cannabis, you have to take a blood test if you’re suspected of driving stoned. And needles are no fun.
5. It Doesn’t Help The Cause
Some politicians and anti-cannabis organizations point to driving stoned as a reason to maintain prohibition. Let’s keep the statistics in favor of legal weed by not getting behind the wheel.
