No, I didn’t have my child run over by a stoned driver, but someone has had that happen to them. Somebody has gotten stoned out of their mind and driven their motorcycle into a tree. I am sure somebody has gotten stoned and beat their wife, or their wife has gotten stoned and beaten them. I see this as a hellbound train heading into hell.
Yes, and all of these things have occurred absent any intoxicant.
The research on the subject does not support your premise. The substance does not affect motor skills in the same way or to the extent that alcohol does.
Being on two wheels, you tend to pay more attention to other vehicles and what they are/might be doing as the odds are against you in any accident regardless of fault.
Not sure how many of the dangerous drivers I have encountered were high, but I can tell you that folks on the phone, texting, eating, or putting on makeup while driving are a serious threat to those around them on the road, and often times appear as if driving drunk.
I’ll keep an eye out for those driving under the posted speed limit and with Cheetos stains on their fingers in the future as well.
At least you are on topic, MJ myths.
Leads to lower consumption of alcohol
DENVER (Nov. 29, 2011) – A groundbreaking new study shows that laws legalizing medical marijuana have resulted in a nearly nine percent drop in traffic deaths and a five percent reduction in beer sales.
"Our research suggests that the legalization of medical marijuana reduces traffic fatalities through reducing alcohol consumption by young adults," said Daniel Rees, professor of economics at the University of Colorado Denver who co-authored the study with D. Mark Anderson, assistant professor of economics at Montana State University.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-11/uocd-ssm112911.php