Driving While High More ‘Common’ Following Cannabis Legalization, Federal Research Finds

Driving while high on marijuana has become more “common” among Canadians since the substance became legal in 2018, according to recent in-house federal research. “There was widespread agreement that cannabis-impaired driving is common among those in their social networks,” said the report prepared for Health Canada, which was first covered by Blacklock’s Reporter. “There is also widespread agreement it is more common than alcohol-impaired driving. While driving impaired was not condoned, participants typically believed cannabis does not have the same impact.” The January 2024 research by the Department of Health found that risk perception concerning cannabis dependence was low among users, with many saying they are not dependent on the drug and could stop using it at any time. Those who felt they were dependent on marijuana said they didn’t have any concerns with it....