Young Canadians are more at risk of a vehicle crash even five hours after inhaling cannabis, according to results of a clinical trial conducted at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and McGill University, and funded by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA).

Classified as: cannabis, drunk driving, Driving
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Published on: 15 Oct 2018

By Cynthia Lee, McGill Newsroom

Study of repeat drunk drivers, speeding offenders finds distinct behavioural profiles

Road crashes are the world’s leading cause of preventable death and injury in people under 35, accounting for around 5 million casualties every year. Repeat offenders make a disproportionate contribution to these statistics – and are known for their poor response to education and prevention efforts.

Classified as: neuroproject, McGill University, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, neurobiological profiles, neurbiology, Thomas G. Brown, Psychiatry, drunk driving, high-risk drivers, risky behaviour, faculty of medicine, Jens Pruessner, health and lifestyle
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Published on: 28 Apr 2016
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