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Drugged Driving & Marijuana-Impaired Driving
Driving under the influence of drugs is causing an increasing number of crashes and fatalities. A 2013/2014 survey conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that approximately 20 percent of weekend, nighttime drivers tested positive for illegal, prescription or over-the-counter medications. NHTSA also reveals that the number of drivers killed in crashes who tested positive for…
Read MoreHow employers and insurers are affected by a patchwork of state marijuana laws
The spread of marijuana legalization continues apace. More than 30 states and the District of Columbia now have programs that allow qualifying patients to access medical marijuana products. Another 13 states permit non-intoxicating medical products. Eleven states and D.C. permit recreational marijuana, where adults over the age of 21 can possess and use the drug.…
Read MoreIN: Cannabis and the marketplace: Haze of confusion
Dear Valued Customer, More states are passing legislation permitting medical and/or recreational marijuana use, which raises concerns about users driving under the influence of marijuana.It’s important to understand that smoking often causes almost immediate intoxication, with impairment typically lasting 2 to 4 hours. Intoxication onset is more delayed for other methods, sometimes up to two…
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