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Topic: Pot-smoking doubles car crash risk: Study
DaddyTime Joined Wed 02/01/12 Posts: 530	Fri 02/10/12 09:53 AM
Driving while high on pot nearly doubles the chance of getting into a crash, say researchers from Halifax's Dalhousie University. The authors of the paper, which is published in the online edition of the British Medical Journal, reviewed nine previous studies involving 49,411 people. They say previous research didn't take into account the consumption of alcohol or other drugs, and so didn't provide a clear picture of the effect of smoking marijuana alone. One such study published in October, the Cross Canada Report on Student Alcohol and Drug Use, reported that more Canadian teens than ever before are drinking and smoking pot and then getting behind the wheel, often within an hour of indulging. The Dalhousie researchers, isolating marijuana consumption, found that drivers who smoke within three hours of driving are nearly twice as likely to cause a crash. The risk is even higher for those aged 35 and under. More than 10% of adults in Canada and about a third of young people 16-25 report using pot in the past year, according to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. -------------------------------------------------------------------- My comments: Since alcohol is a factor they can not say that it is the pot that causes this effect. If doing a study on a substance you can not toss in another substance and judge the results of the 1st. Alcohol is well known to cause adverse affect, so they can not say that it is the pot, the could say pot and alcohol cause this effect but that is not what they are saying. The are saying that you could not properly judge the effects of pot with out the addition of alcohol. They say previous research didn't take into account the consumption of alcohol or other drugs, and so didn't provide a clear picture of the effect of smoking marijuana alone. I could see testing drinkers against smokers but not mixing the 2 together for the testing, as then the affect of the alcohol could give false results. That said i have driven with a lot of smokers and not once had any fears, I have been afraid many times getting in car's with drunks.

Dragoness Joined Wed 10/17/07 Posts: 23320	Fri 02/10/12 10:56 AM
Driving while high on pot nearly doubles the chance of getting into a crash, say researchers from Halifax's Dalhousie University. The authors of the paper, which is published in the online edition of the British Medical Journal, reviewed nine previous studies involving 49,411 people. They say previous research didn't take into account the consumption of alcohol or other drugs, and so didn't provide a clear picture of the effect of smoking marijuana alone. One such study published in October, the Cross Canada Report on Student Alcohol and Drug Use, reported that more Canadian teens than ever before are drinking and smoking pot and then getting behind the wheel, often within an hour of indulging. The Dalhousie researchers, isolating marijuana consumption, found that drivers who smoke within three hours of driving are nearly twice as likely to cause a crash. The risk is even higher for those aged 35 and under. More than 10% of adults in Canada and about a third of young people 16-25 report using pot in the past year, according to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. -------------------------------------------------------------------- My comments: Since alcohol is a factor they can not say that it is the pot that causes this effect. If doing a study on a substance you can not toss in another substance and judge the results of the 1st. Alcohol is well known to cause adverse affect, so they can not say that it is the pot, the could say pot and alcohol cause this effect but that is not what they are saying. The are saying that you could not properly judge the effects of pot with out the addition of alcohol. They say previous research didn't take into account the consumption of alcohol or other drugs, and so didn't provide a clear picture of the effect of smoking marijuana alone. I could see testing drinkers against smokers but not mixing the 2 together for the testing, as then the affect of the alcohol could give false results. That said i have driven with a lot of smokers and not once had any fears, I have been afraid many times getting in car's with drunks. It is good that they are finally getting data on weed smoking and driving. It has been needed for a long time and using the data that had both alcohol and weed can't be accurate. So it is good that they are starting to get the data of weed alone now.

Ladylid2012 Joined Sun 07/05/09 Posts: 42269	Fri 02/10/12 11:03 AM
well at least if ya wreck high your probably going really slow....

ujGearhead Joined Wed 10/10/07 Posts: 6612	Fri 02/10/12 11:03 AM
Q: What is the difference between a drunk and a stoner at a stop sign? A: The drunk guy runs it and the stoner waits for it to turn green! Nuff said.......

Seakolony Joined Fri 11/07/08 Posts: 11968	Fri 02/10/12 06:26 PM
most stoners don't leave their couch or potato chip bag, LMAO.

msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Fri 02/10/12 06:34 PM
most stoners don't leave their couch or potato chip bag, LMAO. I was just thinking that,, never knew someone to be high on weed and try to go drive somewhere,,,,lol

DaddyTime Joined Wed 02/01/12 Posts: 530	Fri 02/10/12 06:37 PM
Driving while high on pot nearly doubles the chance of getting into a crash, say researchers from Halifax's Dalhousie University. The authors of the paper, which is published in the online edition of the British Medical Journal, reviewed nine previous studies involving 49,411 people. They say previous research didn't take into account the consumption of alcohol or other drugs, and so didn't provide a clear picture of the effect of smoking marijuana alone. One such study published in October, the Cross Canada Report on Student Alcohol and Drug Use, reported that more Canadian teens than ever before are drinking and smoking pot and then getting behind the wheel, often within an hour of indulging. The Dalhousie researchers, isolating marijuana consumption, found that drivers who smoke within three hours of driving are nearly twice as likely to cause a crash. The risk is even higher for those aged 35 and under. More than 10% of adults in Canada and about a third of young people 16-25 report using pot in the past year, according to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. -------------------------------------------------------------------- My comments: Since alcohol is a factor they can not say that it is the pot that causes this effect. If doing a study on a substance you can not toss in another substance and judge the results of the 1st. Alcohol is well known to cause adverse affect, so they can not say that it is the pot, the could say pot and alcohol cause this effect but that is not what they are saying. The are saying that you could not properly judge the effects of pot with out the addition of alcohol. They say previous research didn't take into account the consumption of alcohol or other drugs, and so didn't provide a clear picture of the effect of smoking marijuana alone. I could see testing drinkers against smokers but not mixing the 2 together for the testing, as then the affect of the alcohol could give false results. That said i have driven with a lot of smokers and not once had any fears, I have been afraid many times getting in car's with drunks. It is good that they are finally getting data on weed smoking and driving. It has been needed for a long time and using the data that had both alcohol and weed can't be accurate. So it is good that they are starting to get the data of weed alone now. they did not test weed alone at all, they tested weed with alcohol that's why i say their results are null.

Ghostrider2u Joined Thu 05/17/07 Posts: 6953	Fri 02/10/12 07:08 PM
I only drive stoned....... When I need more......... Weed!!!!!!!!!!! Oh Chit........... I'M outta Pot........... BRB..........

Peccy Joined Thu 06/28/07 Posts: 17181	Fri 02/10/12 08:45 PM
If it's good weed, you will not be behind the wheel. Plus weed and alcohol? That's not a real test. I would rather ride with someone high than drunk. How many deaths are caused by smoking pot again?

newarkjw Joined Sun 05/25/08 Posts: 17172	Fri 02/10/12 09:04 PM
I was high one time and went up to the Crispy Creme doughnut shop. I pulled out on a one way street and a cop jumped my azz. I rolled down my window when he came up and said "Damn you pulled me over because I have doughnuts". He saw the dozen I had and started to laugh. Then told me to get the hell out of here....

Sin_and_Sorrow Joined Sun 01/01/12 Posts: 5757	Fri 02/10/12 09:27 PM Edited by Sin_and_Sorrow on Fri 02/10/12 09:28 PM
Driving while high on pot nearly doubles the chance of getting into a crash, say researchers from Halifax's Dalhousie University. Chea, otay. WTF ever that place even is.. The authors of the paper, which is published in the online edition of the British Medical Journal, reviewed nine previous studies involving 49,411 people. ..the British? Really... ...don't they drive on the opposite side of the street? They say previous research didn't take into account the consumption of alcohol or other drugs, and so didn't provide a clear picture of the effect of smoking marijuana alone. ..this makes sense to you? One such study published in October, the Cross Canada Report on Student Alcohol and Drug Use, reported that more Canadian teens than ever before are drinking and smoking pot and then getting behind the wheel, often within an hour of indulging. Two problems with this. 1. Drunk driving has a history of death and chaos. Also bar fights, brawls, domestic disputes; and IMO, might be nearing the top of causes for orphanage's to be over packed. 2. ..so this study, if actually doing what it says it should be recording data for; this would only be true in young adults? What group? 16-18? Even sober, that age group has the highest rate of car accidents and incidents. It's neck and neck with the senior citizens who can't see right. The Dalhousie researchers, isolating marijuana consumption, found that drivers who smoke within three hours of driving are nearly twice as likely to cause a crash. The risk is even higher for those aged 35 and under. I STILL call BS. ..do Canadian's really have 35 year old students? o.o More than 10% of adults in Canada and about a third of young people 16-25 report using pot in the past year, according to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. ..that's news to you? Legalize it and find out how many their really is. Then you'd have something to really write about. -------------------------------------------------------------------- My comments: Since alcohol is a factor they can not say that it is the pot that causes this effect. If doing a study on a substance you can not toss in another substance and judge the results of the 1st. ..it was clarifying later that original tests in fact were done with both substances; however, they changed this and tested solely on marijuana. Alcohol is well known to cause adverse affect, so they can not say that it is the pot, the could say pot and alcohol cause this effect but that is not what they are saying. The are saying that you could not properly judge the effects of pot with out the addition of alcohol. No they didn't. Here: "The Dalhousie researchers, isolating marijuana consumption, found that drivers who smoke within three hours of driving are nearly twice as likely to cause a crash. The risk is even higher for those aged 35 and under." They say previous research didn't take into account the consumption of alcohol or other drugs, and so didn't provide a clear picture of the effect of smoking marijuana alone. ..read one up. That said i have driven with a lot of smokers and not once had any fears, I have been afraid many times getting in car's with drunks. ..agreed.

DaddyTime Joined Wed 02/01/12 Posts: 530	Fri 02/10/12 10:02 PM
Driving while high on pot nearly doubles the chance of getting into a crash, say researchers from Halifax's Dalhousie University. Chea, otay. WTF ever that place even is.. The authors of the paper, which is published in the online edition of the British Medical Journal, reviewed nine previous studies involving 49,411 people. ..the British? Really... ...don't they drive on the opposite side of the street? They say previous research didn't take into account the consumption of alcohol or other drugs, and so didn't provide a clear picture of the effect of smoking marijuana alone. ..this makes sense to you? One such study published in October, the Cross Canada Report on Student Alcohol and Drug Use, reported that more Canadian teens than ever before are drinking and smoking pot and then getting behind the wheel, often within an hour of indulging. Two problems with this. 1. Drunk driving has a history of death and chaos. Also bar fights, brawls, domestic disputes; and IMO, might be nearing the top of causes for orphanage's to be over packed. 2. ..so this study, if actually doing what it says it should be recording data for; this would only be true in young adults? What group? 16-18? Even sober, that age group has the highest rate of car accidents and incidents. It's neck and neck with the senior citizens who can't see right. The Dalhousie researchers, isolating marijuana consumption, found that drivers who smoke within three hours of driving are nearly twice as likely to cause a crash. The risk is even higher for those aged 35 and under. I STILL call BS. ..do Canadian's really have 35 year old students? o.o More than 10% of adults in Canada and about a third of young people 16-25 report using pot in the past year, according to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. ..that's news to you? Legalize it and find out how many their really is. Then you'd have something to really write about. -------------------------------------------------------------------- My comments: Since alcohol is a factor they can not say that it is the pot that causes this effect. If doing a study on a substance you can not toss in another substance and judge the results of the 1st. ..it was clarifying later that original tests in fact were done with both substances; however, they changed this and tested solely on marijuana. Alcohol is well known to cause adverse affect, so they can not say that it is the pot, the could say pot and alcohol cause this effect but that is not what they are saying. The are saying that you could not properly judge the effects of pot with out the addition of alcohol. No they didn't. Here: "The Dalhousie researchers, isolating marijuana consumption, found that drivers who smoke within three hours of driving are nearly twice as likely to cause a crash. The risk is even higher for those aged 35 and under." They say previous research didn't take into account the consumption of alcohol or other drugs, and so didn't provide a clear picture of the effect of smoking marijuana alone. ..read one up. That said i have driven with a lot of smokers and not once had any fears, I have been afraid many times getting in car's with drunks. ..agreed. "The Dalhousie researchers, isolating marijuana consumption, found that drivers who smoke within three hours of driving are nearly twice as likely to cause a crash. The risk is even higher for those aged 35 and under." I have read this many times and do not know how I misread this part that many times. makes most of my comments void, would still drive with a stoner over a drunk any day.

Bravalady Joined Sun 01/01/12 Posts: 1034	Fri 02/10/12 10:32 PM
Well, the one time I drove stoned I nearly ran a red light. And no, you don't necessarily drive slower. You just let it flow, ya know? Whatever speed seems to be cool. I will never get in a car with a stoned driver again, me or anyone else.

DaddyTime Joined Wed 02/01/12 Posts: 530	Fri 02/10/12 10:36 PM Edited by DaddyTime on Fri 02/10/12 10:37 PM
Well, the one time I drove stoned I nearly ran a red light. And no, you don't necessarily drive slower. You just let it flow, ya know? Whatever speed seems to be cool. I will never get in a car with a stoned driver again, me or anyone else. lol I am stoned now and I am perfectly fine, would have no issue's driving anywhere, over indulgence of any substance can cause negative results. Like driving home after an all you can eat restaurant, I am sure way more red lights are run there lol.

RKISIT Joined Tue 01/08/08 Posts: 16721	Sat 02/11/12 05:36 AM
As i've stated before,drunks run stop signs stoners stop and wait for the stop sign to turn green.

Leigh2154 Joined Sun 10/02/11 Posts: 16479	Sat 02/11/12 06:09 AM
Stoners will always defend being stoned...

RoamingOrator Joined Fri 07/20/07 Posts: 4943	Sat 02/11/12 06:16 AM
"Dude... If it's one thing I know how to do, it's how to drive when I'm high. It's like you know your perspective's f*(ked. You just have to work the controls as if you're sober." <Heavy Metal>

Ladylid2012 Joined Sun 07/05/09 Posts: 42269	Sat 02/11/12 06:21 AM
There are dangers of excess with everything. I'd rather be in a room full of stoned peopleiods than a room full of obnoxious drunks!

krupa Joined Thu 07/03/08 Posts: 18651	Sat 02/11/12 06:28 AM
Some people can handle thier schitt...some can't. I wanna see a study on how many completely sober people get into accidents. My mom averages 3 a year.

Seakolony Joined Fri 11/07/08 Posts: 11968	Sat 02/11/12 06:34 AM
Stoners will always defend being stoned... The University of California found medicinal uses helpful for symptoms of Cancer, Anxiety, ADHD, ADD, and other forms of mental illnesses to calm and allow certain people with certain conditions to function normally without introducing foreign poisonous man made agents into the system.