Stop Drugged Driving

PREVENTION

Drugged Driving is among the leading causes of fatal and non-fatal car accidents in America. Over 11,000,000 Americans drove under the influence of drugs in the last year. A recent study of seriously- injured drivers found that slightly more than 50% had recently used a drug. Unfortunately the obvious consequences of this disastrous mix of drugs and driving is taking a high toll on our roads and highways.
While this trend is currently headed in the wrong direction, effective action including greater public awareness of the problem and concerted law enforcement efforts to combat the problem can reduce Drugged Driving and save lives.

Risk Prevention | Driver Education

Risk Prevention

The Institute for Behavior and Health is working to reduce Drugged Driving to make the roads safer for everyone who travels on them. One of the most effective ways to prevent Drugged Driving is to reduce the use of illegal drugs among the driving population, especially among the youngest drivers who are most at risk. Drivers aged 16 to 20 are the most likely age group to drive drugged, and also the most likely to crash as a result.

To reduce drug usage among this susceptible population, we recommend that schools adopt Random Student Drug Testing policies, and effectively monitor their students for abuse of and dependence on illegal drugs. Drug abusers should not be able to operate a motor vehicle until it can be determined that they no longer use any illegal drugs at all.

Visit IBH's Prevention not Punishment website to find out more about random student drug testing.

Learn more about successful prevention approaches by visiting Oregon Health and Science University's pages for the ATLAS and ATHENA, and SATURN programs

Locate a treatment facility near you.

** News Flash ** Georgia school board looks into Random Student Drug Testing policy for Student Drivers.

See what our allies in the War on Drugs are doing to combat Drugged Driving:
The Anti-Drug.com

DEA Demand Reduction

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Driver Education

Another of our aims is to ensure that all drivers understand the grave risks they would face when driving under the influence of any drug. Student drivers must be made aware that Drugged Driving is at least as dangerous as Drunk Driving. All driver education programs must include lessons on Drugged Driving and must emphasize the enormous risks posed by Drugged Driving. Drivers should also feel that if they drive drugged they are liable and likely to be caught, and that anyone caught driving with drugs in his system will face serious legal consequences.

The Center for Disease Control has created a national database of state driver licensing laws and Graduated Driver's License Programs

Visit the National Highway Traffic Safety's Stop Impaired Driving website devoted to reducing driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

Look at the wreckage from Impaired Driving Accidents from Car-Accidents.com

See the Maryland Driver Education Handbook's Chapter on Drugs and Driving
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