Cannabis makes highways safer...

SmokeSomeDoja · 12-02-2011, 03:34 PM

Medical Marijuana Makes for Sober, Safer Drivers, Study Says - San Francisco News - The Snitch

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A 9 percent drop in traffic fatalities and a 5 percent drop in beer sales were observed in states where cannabis is legal, according to a study conducted by economics professors at the University of Colorado-Denver and Montana State University.

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The study by no means condones the one-hand-blunt-rolling method performed while changing lanes. Rather, it observes that such behavior is unlikely: Drivers who use alcohol are more likely to take risks, while drivers using marijuana avoid risks.

In fact, they might avoid driving altogether. Most medical marijuana is consumed at home, while alcohol is consumed at bars and restaurants, according to the study.

There's also a correlation between beer sales and medical marijuana laws: 20-to-29-year-olds buy less beer when they live in states with legal cannabis, according to figures provided by the Beer Institute. That makes the alcohol industry's opposition to Proposition 19 last year a little less mysterious. Less alcohol on the roads means less danger on the roads, hence the 9 percent drop in fatalities.

Boooooooom

Roach · 12-02-2011, 03:42 PM

I'd like to see that same report on "60 minutes", or the "Today" show.

To include the drop in domestic violence.

farmergiles · 12-02-2011, 03:46 PM

Stoned drivers ftw!

Puffman · 12-02-2011, 04:31 PM

^amen. when i drive sober i get so insanely impatient and stressed out. when im stoned (but not too stoned) im so relaxed and letting everyone go ahead and shit. i do however tend to make more smaller errors whilst stoned (mostly not dangerous, like forgetting to lock the doors or trying to turn off the car while its still in drive :P)

The Rev · 12-02-2011, 04:47 PM

Drunk Person: "Store run!! Woooo!!!!"
Stoned Person: "What were we doing again?"

'nuff said.

The Rev

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The Rev Clear Light Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In my head, somewhere. Posts: 17,867 Thanks: 5,019 Thanked 5,421 Times in 2,865 Posts	Drunk Person: "Store run!! Woooo!!!!" Stoned Person: "What were we doing again?" 'nuff said. The Rev __________________ Budforce - My Friend August 29, 1973- May 25, 2012

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Puffman LeavesOfGrassMyAss! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 6,550 Thanks: 539 Thanked 251 Times in 163 Posts	^amen. when i drive sober i get so insanely impatient and stressed out. when im stoned (but not too stoned) im so relaxed and letting everyone go ahead and shit. i do however tend to make more smaller errors whilst stoned (mostly not dangerous, like forgetting to lock the doors or trying to turn off the car while its still in drive :P)

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