We sometimes hear people saying that cannabis makes you more cautious, or that a stimulant drug improves reaction times. The truth is that other negative effects mean these won’t be enough to keep you safe. The only solution is to not drive, or to come down and/or sleep before you drive.
times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash if you're affected by alcohol, drugs or prescription medications when driving.
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