Citation

Merrick J. Int. J. Adolesc. Med. Health 2016; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Freund Publishing)

DOI

10.1515/ijamh-2016-0026

PMID

27105485

Abstract

Adolescents and young adults who drive vehicles under the influence of cannabis (marijuana, pot), which is also often combined with alcohol are at increased risk (two-times) of motor vehicle accidents leading to potential death and injury. Those who consume cannabis without other drugs also place themselves at increased risk for motor vehicle crashes, as people driving under cannabis influence may experience distortion of on-coming vehicle headlights resulting in motor vehicle crashes (1).

Marijuana is typically smoked as a joint, but can be taken orally in various foods, teas or capsules, which may be used as “medicinal” marijuana. It can be prepared in food for oral consumption, as in brownies, cookies, or spaghetti. Various forms for oral consumption are found in different countries. For example, in eastern Iran, there is a special solid “pie” called Majoon Birjandi, which is consumed by adolescents to reach a cannabis-induced euphoria (1).


Keywords: Cannabis impaired driving

Language: en