National Drug Driving Study

Impaired driving is a major public health problem. Alcohol-impaired driving is involved in a third of fatal motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) in Canada and has been well studied. Other drugs such as cannabis, cocaine, and sedating medications also cause impairment and contribute to MVCs. The National Drug Driving Study led by Dr. Brubacher examines the demographic and regional variation in drug use among injured drivers treated in emergency department after a motor vehicle crash. The overarching goal of the study is to provide relevant data that national and regional policy makers and injury prevention groups will use to inform and evaluate policy and programs designed to prevent people from driving after using drugs.

Learn more here: National Drug Driving Study - Road Safety & Public Health Research (ubc.ca)