It’s being described as a “less invasive way to monitor a patient’s drug use by collecting their breath in a small specialized machine. “
Tag: Driving Under the Influence
World's First Marijuana Breathalyzer To Hit Market In 2020
The device can distinguish between recent use of marijuana and residual THC, which lingers in the body for about 30 days after use.
Colorado Still Struggling With Marijuana Field Sobriety Tests
Traffic fatalities involving drivers with marijuana in their system have risen as proper impairment testing continues to be an issue in the state.
Chef Ludo Lefebvre’s Daughter Films Touching Drunk Driving PSA
The eight-year-old made the PSA after losing her grandmother to a drunk-driving incident back in February.
Vince Vaughn Convicted Of Reckless Driving In DUI Arrest
The “Wedding Crashers” actor was arrested at a sobriety checkpoint in June 2018.
How Virginia's "Habitual Drunkard" Law Criminalizes Poverty
The Legal Aid Justice Center is taking the law to federal court, questioning its constitutionality.
Driving While On Prescription Opioids Can Be Deadly
Researchers have uncovered an alarming trend among drivers under the influence of prescription opioids.
States Struggle To Address Issue Of Driving While High On Cannabis
Federal legalization could be on the horizon, yet so far no one has come up with a definitive method to determine if someone is too high to drive. As more states legalize both medical and recreational marijuana, authorities are struggling to determine the best way to address the issue of driving while high. Unlike alcohol,… Continue reading States Struggle To Address Issue Of Driving While High On Cannabis
"Glee" Star Jesse Luken Arrested For DUI
The 35-year-old actor was released on $5,000 bail. Jesse Luken, who played Bobby “Boom Boom” Surette on the TV musical Glee, allegedly crashed his car after driving drunk last month. Police in Glendale, California. responded to a call about a single-car crash and found Luken in the driver’s seat of his Toyota, which was driven… Continue reading "Glee" Star Jesse Luken Arrested For DUI
Legal Marijuana Linked To Rise In Car Crashes
Legalizing marijuana isn’t completely harmless, according to a pair of new studies. Car crashes went up by about 6% in states that have legalized recreational marijuana, a couple of new studies found. Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington have seen an increase in insurance claims for collisions, according to separate studies by the Insurance Institute for Highway… Continue reading Legal Marijuana Linked To Rise In Car Crashes