Citation

Haley NR, Iwuc PS, Ogilvie LM, Carria LR. R. I. Med. 1992; 75(8): 397-400.

Affiliation

Forensic Toxicology Laboratory, RI Department of Health, Providence.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Rhode Island Medical Society)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1515681

Abstract

Autopsy specimens from 52 fatally injured drivers in Rhode Island were analyzed for the presence of alcohol and other drugs of abuse, including, among others, cocaine, opiates, cannabinoids (THC), and phencyclidine (PCP). The ages of the drivers ranged from 16 to 87 years; 41 were male and 11 female. Based on this sample, 65% of Rhode Island driver fatalities involve drugs. The most common drug, alcohol was found in 59% of the cases. Drugs other than alcohol were detected in 19% of the cases, 13% had illicit drugs found in combination with alcohol, and 6% had illicit drugs only.

Keywords: Cannabis impaired driving; Ethanol impaired driving

Language: en