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Yâkwâmi! Don’t drive high

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Mary-Jane Petawabano talks about the dangers of driving under the influence (DUI)

Accidents from driving high are 100% preventable.

How can I stay safe?

Designate a sober driver
Don’t ride with a friend or family member who is high
Don’t feel pressured to do drugs
Spend the night at a friend’s or family’s house
Have someone pick you up
Take a taxi

Why is driving under the influence of drugs (cannabis, speed, cocaine, even prescribed or nonprescribed medication) dangerous?

Your reactions are slower
Your movement is affected (motor skills)
You lose a sense of reality
Your ability to concentrate is affected
Sleepiness
Confusion
Paranoia
You may become overly confident and think “it won’t happen to me, I’m a good driver”
Thinking that “I did it before and nothing happened”

Did you know?

Many drivers who are killed in crashes that tested positive for drugs also had alcohol in their system.
More than 1-out-of-3 teens mistakenly believe they drive better under the influence of marijuana.

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