Against Drugged Driving

New York Times by Jill Cooper
The National Institutes of Health has reported that, over the past four years, there has been an increase in teen use of marijuana, as use of alcohol, cigarettes and other drugs has decreased. Contrary to much public perception, marijuana is a serious public health threat facing this age group. It is associated with difficulty in focusing and paying attention and in performing cognitive tests. We should not feel that teens are safer stoned than drunk, especially if they get behind the wheel. Aside from the overall health threats of increased marijuana use, from the standpoint of traffic safety alone, this is a dangerous portent.

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