Does Cannabis Affect Your Driving? University Of Colorado Researchers Find Out
Researchers at the School of Public Health at the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical Campus are looking into the effects of cannabis on driving performance.
This study, spanning two years, recruited more than 200 participants aged between 25 and 55 to understand the multifaceted impacts of cannabis consumption on driving abilities.
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Inside the Study: Methodology And Insights
According to 9News, participants in this study, which lasts between three to five hours depending on cannabis consumption levels, undergo a series of tests designed to mimic real-world scenarios.
Dr. Ashley Brooks-Russell, leading the research, explained the primary objectives. “With this study, we can understand how people change after cannabis use, how they drive differently, the reaction time, memory issues, blood, or how the eyes change. The eyes in particular are one thing that police look for …