Inhibition in schizophrenia
Inflammation and depression
Health use patterns
Not so identical
Visual empowerment
Drug risks
Medication and memory
Stress and neurons
Virtual treatment
Mapping brain networks
Neurons and dendrites
Alcohol on the brain
Connecting for care
Parkinson’s and proteins
Personality and treatment
Driving reactions
Parenting profiles
The Toronto plot
Driving reactions
How does cannabis use affect driving performance?
[Answer]
Almost one in 10 young Ontario adults reports using cannabis before driving. And studies show the risk of fatal collisions is greater for drivers under the influence of cannabis. When cannabis is combined with alcohol use, the risk is even higher.
The driving simulator provides a way to study the effects of cannabis on driving skills of young adults. Early results from this research suggest that, immediately after using cannabis, drivers reduced their speed and tended to deviate from lanes.
Ongoing research is looking at “hangover” effects of cannabis use on driving 24 hours later, and the combined effects of alcohol and cannabis on driving.
Source: Dr. Christine Wickens, Dr. Bruna Brands, Dr. Bob Mann