“Our findings highlight a concerning increase in cannabis-involvement in traffic-injury emergency visits over time, with even sharper spikes following the phases of legalization and commercialization,” lead author Dr. Daniel Myran said in a statement of the 475% rise.in traffic injury [emergency department] visits did not increase over the study period, which suggests that legalization of cannabis has played an important role in rising rates.
Now, Myran has concerns that driving while high is on track to become a very worrisome issue in Canada. “The study highlights the need for enhanced prevention efforts, including targeted education and policy measures.”Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto/Shutterstock
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