Impaired driving is one of the most pressing challenges in traffic safety, law enforcement, and criminal justice policy. With substances like alcohol, cannabis, and prescription drugs influencing driver behavior, the question remains: How do we accurately understand, measure, […]
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Cannabis Does Not Make You a Better Driver
It starts as a harmless thought: “I feel fine.” But feeling fine isn’t the same as driving safely. Every impaired driving crash begins with a decision someone thought was harmless. […]
Research Spotlight: Public Attitudes Toward Driving After Cannabis Use
As cannabis legalization continues to expand, understanding its implications for road safety has become increasingly urgent. A recent meta-analysis published in Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour offers new insights […]
Behind the Scenes of Drug Detection: Wet and Green Labs with Kyle Clark
Ever wondered how law enforcement officers learn to detect drug-impaired drivers? The latest episode of the Driving Change podcast takes you deep into the world of wet and green labs—the […]
New Insights on Drugs and Driving: NHTSA’s 2024 Fact Sheets
Author: Cinthya Fillips, Director, Center for Alcohol and Drug Education Studies, Texas A&M Transportation Institute Drug-impaired driving is escalating on our roadways. To combat this, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s […]
2023 Texas Impaired Driving Forum
The 2023 Texas Impaired Driving Forum is returning to in-person! Impaired driving remains one of the leading crash contributing factors on Texas roadways. Join us this year to catch up […]
