Self-reported driving under the influence of alcohol and cannabis among Ontario students: Associations with graduated licensing, risk taking, and substance abuse

Cook, Steven; Shank, Danielle; Bruno, Tara; Turner, Nigel E.; Mann, Robert E.

doi:10.1080/15389588.2016.1149169

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“…Qiao & Bell, 2016). This study provides support for the beneficial effects of supervision embedded within graduated licensing programs, and is consistent with a body of research that has demonstrated a positive impact of graduated licensing on public safety(Cook et al, 2017). Road safety initiatives to reduce TWD continue to expand, including increases in legislative penalties(Nurullah, Thomas, & Vakilian, 2013;Qiao & Bell, 2016), the introduction of applications to restrict smart phone use while driving(Caird et al, 2014;Creaser, Edwards, Morris, & Donath, 2015;Delgado, Wanner, & McDonald, 2016), and public education campaigns(Benden et al, 2012;Caird et al, 2014;Cismaru & Nimegeers, 2016).…”

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“…It seems likely that Ontario's graduated licensing system may have a supervisory effect that minimized the opportunity for novice drivers to text while driving. A similar effect of graduated licensing on substance use and driving has been observed (Cook, Shank, Bruno, Turner, & Mann, 2017), suggesting that adult supervision of young drivers inhibits the participation in risky driving behaviors generally.…”

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The prevalence and correlates of texting while driving among a population-based sample of Ontario students

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“…While drug-driving in general appears to be a relatively common occurrence among college students (e.g., Davey, Davey, & Obst, 2005; Kohn, Saleheen, Borrup, Rogers, & Lapidus, 2014) and those who go out to experience nightlife and late-night parties (e.g., Calafat et al, 2009; Degenhardt, Dillon, Duff, & Ross, 2006; Duff & Rowland, 2006), DUIC drivers in particular are often young, male, and seem likely to report frequent cannabis use and polysubstance use (cf. Cook, Shank, Bruno, Turner, & Mann, 2017; Fischer, Rodopoulos, Rehm, & Ivsins, 2006; Jones, Swift, Donnelly, & Weatherburn, 2007; Kelly, Darke, & Ross, 2004; McCarthy, Lynch, & Pederson, 2007; Walsh & Mann, 1999; Whitehill, Rivara, & Moreno, 2014). Safety and legal risk perceptions appear to influence willingness to engage in DUIC.…”

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“Just a Habit”: Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis as Ordinary, Convenient, and Controllable Experiences According to Drivers in a Remedial Program

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As numerous jurisdictions worldwide are liberalizing cannabis laws, there is increasing need to understand the social contexts and individual perceptions involved in driving under the influence of cannabis (DUIC). We conducted 20 one-to-one interviews with adult participants recruited from a remedial program for drivers convicted of or suspended for impaired driving. Study eligibility included having driven a motor vehicle within an hour of using cannabis in the last year. Many participants described DUIC as part of ordinary or routine experiences. Despite availability of other transportation options, DUIC was often preferred due to convenience and cost-effectiveness. While most recalled feeling some effects of cannabis use or high while driving, many reported that they did not feel a need to compensate for impairment. Our findings—particularly that of DUIC as a regularly occurring behavior—highlight important challenges for designing effective education and prevention initiatives.

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“…Some factors have been identified that appear to predict an increased likelihood of DUIC. These include being an adolescent or young adult (19)(20)(21), experiencing cannabis-related problems (22), and possibly being a medical cannabis user [as opposed to a recreational cannabis user (23)]. As well, risk taking propensities, including reporting driving after drinking, also appear to be associated with increased likelihood of DUIC (21,22).…”

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Cannabis, Impaired Driving, and Road Safety: An Overview of Key Questions and Issues

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The road safety impact of cannabis has been a topic of much discussion and debate over the years. These discussions have been revitalized in recent years by initiatives in several jurisdictions to legalize non-medical cannabis. Canada became the second country to legalize non-medical cannabis use in October, 2018, preceded by Uruguay in December 2013. Road safety concerns were key issues in the Canadian government's deliberations on the issue. In this paper, we identify several key questions related to the impact of cannabis on road safety, and provide a consideration of the relevant literature on these questions. These questions cover several perspectives. From an epidemiological perspective, perhaps the central question is whether cannabis use contributes to the chances of being involved in a collision. The answer to this question has evolved in recent years as the ability to conduct the relevant studies has evolved. A related question is the extent to which cannabis plays an important role in road safety, and recent research has made progress in estimating the collisions, injuries, and deaths that may be attributed to cannabis use. Several questions relate to the behavioral and pharmacological effects of cannabis. One central question is whether cannabis affects driving skills in ways that can increase the chances of being involved in a collision. Another important question is whether the effects of the drug on the driving behavior of medical users is similar to, or different from, the effects on non-medical users and whether there are sex differences in the pharmacological and behavioral effects of cannabis. Other important questions are the impact of tolerance to the effects of cannabis on road safety as well as different routes of administration (e.g., edibles, vaped). It remains unclear if there is a dose-response relationship of cannabis to changes in driving. These and other key questions and issues are identified and discussed in this paper.

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Self-reported driving under the influence of alcohol and cannabis among Ontario students: Associations with graduated licensing, risk taking, and substance abuse

Cited by 26 publications

References 36 publications

The prevalence and correlates of texting while driving among a population-based sample of Ontario students

The prevalence and correlates of texting while driving among a population-based sample of Ontario students

“Just a Habit”: Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis as Ordinary, Convenient, and Controllable Experiences According to Drivers in a Remedial Program

Cannabis, Impaired Driving, and Road Safety: An Overview of Key Questions and Issues

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