Study Assesses the Risks of Driving Under the Influence of Drugs

In February 2012 British Medical Journal published a new report with the result is not really new: may increase cannabis (marijuana or cannabis) lowers the risk of damage to the driver and thus collisions of vehicles. However, results of detailed study, which looked with bright eyes, like a lot of statistics and information in the report's conclusions are not considered nearly as much as they want readers to believe. As mentioned in official documents, was the main purpose of the study to determine whether the acute consumption of cannabis with violation of a driver and an increased risk of accidents can be connected. Design of the study was conducted to "systematic review of observations, meta-analysis" to determine the likelihood of traffic accidents when drivers operate vehicles under the influence of drugs.

Nine different studies were selected for inclusion in the review for 2975, were available. Seven of the nine showed a positive association between cannabis use and increased risk of accidents to report equity in the development of relationship between drug use disorders and the possibility of a collision of motor vehicle. Statistics published study reported that after the drug compared with accident damage, a significant increase in the probability of failure is found. The combined risk of accidents, drug offenses was 1.92, this figure shows the concentration of alcohol (BAC) in approximately.06% to.07%. Any increase in the potential risk drivers on the road is cause for concern, however, the results of this study reflect more than the potential damage. Nothing about how these numbers correspond to said other levels of impairment.

Like many other studies, British Medical Journal, was not without drawbacks. In fact, there were more than one. Drunk drivers drive under the influence of alcohol, actually a higher risk of causing an accident that causes drug use and abuse. The difference is.08% over. Estimated.06 or.07%% (compared to alcohol, drugs) As the number of alcohol test, booze and the greatest responsibility for accidents than its counterpart from hemp. Representatives of the light statistics, of course, uneven, said that the numbers do not include the degree of concentration of THC, the time has elapsed after a meal, or user experience. While the analytical study successfully demonstrated the fact that marijuana is actually responsible for the escalation of road accidents that did not do much more in fact. In fact, if those who see only the data that probably already know: The use of cannabis can lead to a large potential for conflict of drivers.

In performing any investigation, it is important to pay attention to all possible aspects that might be affected, including factors external comparisons, and more pay. In connection with the consideration of the British Medical Journal, not the results of the study received slightly distorted. Yes, continue smoking marijuana a person in a position to car accident while trying to drunk driving. However, this study did not mention the fact that these people actually have a lower risk than drunk drivers. In addition, they are often much lower risk than car drivers who get caught driving a statement (offense 23x more risky).