According to recent public opinion research, half of youth (50%) aged 16-24 believe that driving while under the influence of cannabis is more socially acceptable than driving under the influence of alcohol. Everyone who uses cannabis or other drugs should know the real facts about driving while impaired.
There’s a lot going on around you when we drive. An individual needs to be totally focused, so that if a split-second – and potentially life-saving – decision needs to be made, they are ready for it.
Drugs affect our ability to react, and increases the chance of a crash. Don’t get behind the wheel or in a car with an impaired driver — it’s just not worth the risk.
Are you or someone you care about struggling with problematic substance use? You have options! Contact us at 204-956-6650. Or visit our resources page, for other helpers.
