Survey On Driving After Alcohol, Cannabis Or Illicit Drug Use Reveals Disturbing Rates, Excuses, Misperceptions
Among the 9% of drivers who used a non-prescribed illicit drug (stimulant, depressant, hallucinogen, opioid, etc.)
- Among the 9% of drivers who used a non-prescribed illicit drug (stimulant, depressant, hallucinogen, opioid, etc.)
- A disturbing number of people are driving knowing they are impaired by alcohol, cannabis, or an illicit drug, and very often have passengers with them, said MADD Canada Chief Executive Officer Andrew Murie.
- Mr. Murie noted that the survey provides valuable data on the impact of the opioid crisis on impaired driving.
- Excuses For Driving After Alcohol, Cannabis Or Illicit Drug Use
The reasons survey respondents gave for driving after consuming alcohol, cannabis or an illicit drug are both frustrating and familiar to MADD Canada.