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Drugged Driving Wrecking Drivers
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers have something else to be mad about.
Sixteen percent of nighttime weekend drivers tested positive for drug abuse, according to a data released Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration survey.
Compare this to the 2.2 percent of surveyed drivers who had a blood-alcohol content of 0.8 percent or higher,( which exceeds the limit).
Gil Kerlikowske, director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy said about the statement:
"This troubling data shows us, for the first time, the scope of drugged driving in America and reinforces the need to reduce drug abuse."The news release stated that the survey included 11,000 eligible drivers, with 9,413 drivers agreeing to breath-alcohol measurements, 7,719 providing oral fluid samples and 3,276 nighttime drivers submitting blood samples.
The data was collected by up random sites across the country to question drivers who participated voluntarily and on condition of anonymity. Due to the voluntary nature of the study, the actual number of drugged drivers is most likely a great deal higher than this study suggests.
The most abuse substance was Marijuana, with 8.3% testing positive for the substance. Cocaine (3.9%) and prescription drugs (3.9%) were also substances of abuse.
If the legalization of Marijuana is to become a reality, we may face a very serious problem with drivers under the influence on our nation’s highways. This is something to be considered by lawmakers who would legalize marijuana.
Narconon of Georgia continues to spread the message that there are solutions – drug prevention and addiction treatment.
Narconon of Georgia treats prescription drug abuse effectively with a 76% success rate.
