Drunk driving gets all the attention but driving while high is also a real problem

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Everyone knows that it’s dangerous to drive drunk, but the public discourse around driving stoned is a bit fuzzier.  

As cannabis transitions to mainstream acceptance in the U.S., the spotlight has often been on the benefits of legalization, and potential health upsides. What isn’t discussed as much is what happens when people smoke up and get behind the wheel—with catastrophic consequences.