Medical Marijuana Laws Linked To Reduced Alcohol-Related Traffic Deaths

...the Nagger · 08-16-2013, 08:19 AM

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Study: Passage of Medical Marijuana Laws Associated With Reduced Incidences Of Alcohol-Related Traffic Fatalities | NORML Blog, Marijuana Law Reform

The passage of medical cannabis laws is associated with a reduction in the public’s consumption of alcohol and with fewer incidences of alcohol-related traffic fatalities, according to data published in the Journal of Law and Economics.

Investigators at Montana State University, the University of Oregon, and the University of Colorado assessed data regarding both alcohol consumption and traffic fatality rates for the years 1990 to 2010.

Authors wrote: “Using individual-level data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) …, we find that MMLs (medical marijuana laws) are associated with decreases in the probability of [an individual] having consumed alcohol in the past month, binge drinking, and the number of drinks consumed.”

Researchers further acknowledged that this general decline in the public’s use of alcohol was likely responsible for a parallel decline in the number of alcohol-related traffic fatalities.

They wrote:

“Using data from FARS (federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for the period 1990–2010, we find that traffic fatalities fall by 8–11 percent the first full year after legalization. … Why does legalizing medical marijuana reduce traffic fatalities? Alcohol consumption appears to play a key role. The legalization of medical marijuana is associated with a 7.2 percent decrease in traffic fatalities in which there was no reported alcohol involvement, but this estimate is not statistically significant at conventional levels. In comparison, the legalization of medical marijuana is associated with a 13.2 percent decrease in fatalities in which at least one driver involved had a positive BAC level. The negative relationship between the legalization of medical marijuana and traffic fatalities involving alcohol lends support to the hypothesis that marijuana and alcohol are substitutes.”

Authors determined, “We conclude that alcohol is the likely mechanism through which the legalization of medical marijuana reduces traffic fatalities. However, this conclusion does not necessarily imply that driving under the influence of marijuana is safer than driving under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol is often consumed in restaurants and bars, while many states prohibit the use of medical marijuana in public. If marijuana consumption typically takes place at home or other private locations, then legalization could reduce traffic fatalities simply because marijuana users are less likely to drive while impaired.”

The abstract of the study, “Medical marijuana laws, traffic fatalities, and alcohol consumption,” is available free online here. NORML has several additional papers specific to the issue of cannabis and psychomotor performance available online here.

TYSON · 08-16-2013, 08:24 AM

Kentucky needs to legalize already. Weed>>>>alcohol....can't overdose on weed or get weed poisoning...

God Of War · 08-16-2013, 08:26 AM

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God Of War · 08-16-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TYSON

Kentucky needs to legalize already. Weed>>>>alcohol....can't overdose on weed or get weed poisoning...

is kentucky considered southern?>?

none of these fucking bible thumping southern fucks will legalize shit man lol

...the Nagger · 08-16-2013, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by God Of War

is kentucky considered southern?>?

none of these fucking bible thumping southern fucks will legalize shit man lol

I think fl will eventually

ga too

TYSON · 08-16-2013, 08:31 AM

Watch your mouth sucka!!!!

God Of War · 08-16-2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ...the Munster

I think fl will eventually

ga too

fucking hope so man, there so anal here a bunch of old ass retired people wanting to keep the shit back in the 60's lol

God Of War · 08-16-2013, 08:33 AM

yo i was playing ball the other day and there was some old people moving in across from the court so we asked if they needed help carrying shit, small neighborhood u know people is friendly...i swear they had a t.v. from 1964 shit was only like 12 inches and weighed 250 thousand pounds

thats florida tho lol thats ther mentality

...the Nagger · 08-16-2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by God Of War

yo i was playing ball the other day and there was some old people moving in across from the court so we asked if they needed help carrying shit, small neighborhood u know people is friendly...i swear they had a t.v. from 1964 shit was only like 12 inches and weighed 250 thousand pounds

thats florida tho lol thats ther mentality

lol thats funny

but you ever been to va?

God Of War · 08-16-2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ...the Munster

lol thats funny

but you ever been to va?

naw bro only been through there a couple times, is it bad there to?

...the Nagger · 08-16-2013, 08:42 AM

you can't even compare how bad the mentality here is to fl

I've been to fl. va is on a whole nother level of conservative

God Of War · 08-16-2013, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ...the Munster

you can't even compare how bad the mentality here is to fl

I've been to fl. va is on a whole nother level of conservative

lmao thats fucking bad then bro

Inno · 08-16-2013, 08:49 AM

This issue isnt about common sense...everybody knows alcohol
Is worse than weed.

Its about money...beer the cash cow.

KwaL!ty · 08-16-2013, 09:45 AM

Fla ain't that bad.

God Of War · 08-16-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Phuck Yew

Fla ain't that bad.

move to north florida and say that my dude lol

08-16-2013, 08:19 AM	#1
...the Nagger Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 2,862 Battle Record: 4-4 Rep Power: 15781384	Medical Marijuana Laws Linked To Reduced Alcohol-Related Traffic Deaths The Boondocks - Granddad smoking Weed - YouTube Study: Passage of Medical Marijuana Laws Associated With Reduced Incidences Of Alcohol-Related Traffic Fatalities \| NORML Blog, Marijuana Law Reform The passage of medical cannabis laws is associated with a reduction in the public’s consumption of alcohol and with fewer incidences of alcohol-related traffic fatalities, according to data published in the Journal of Law and Economics. Investigators at Montana State University, the University of Oregon, and the University of Colorado assessed data regarding both alcohol consumption and traffic fatality rates for the years 1990 to 2010. Authors wrote: “Using individual-level data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) …, we find that MMLs (medical marijuana laws) are associated with decreases in the probability of [an individual] having consumed alcohol in the past month, binge drinking, and the number of drinks consumed.” Researchers further acknowledged that this general decline in the public’s use of alcohol was likely responsible for a parallel decline in the number of alcohol-related traffic fatalities. They wrote: “Using data from FARS (federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for the period 1990–2010, we find that traffic fatalities fall by 8–11 percent the first full year after legalization. … Why does legalizing medical marijuana reduce traffic fatalities? Alcohol consumption appears to play a key role. The legalization of medical marijuana is associated with a 7.2 percent decrease in traffic fatalities in which there was no reported alcohol involvement, but this estimate is not statistically significant at conventional levels. In comparison, the legalization of medical marijuana is associated with a 13.2 percent decrease in fatalities in which at least one driver involved had a positive BAC level. The negative relationship between the legalization of medical marijuana and traffic fatalities involving alcohol lends support to the hypothesis that marijuana and alcohol are substitutes.” Authors determined, “We conclude that alcohol is the likely mechanism through which the legalization of medical marijuana reduces traffic fatalities. However, this conclusion does not necessarily imply that driving under the influence of marijuana is safer than driving under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol is often consumed in restaurants and bars, while many states prohibit the use of medical marijuana in public. If marijuana consumption typically takes place at home or other private locations, then legalization could reduce traffic fatalities simply because marijuana users are less likely to drive while impaired.” The abstract of the study, “Medical marijuana laws, traffic fatalities, and alcohol consumption,” is available free online here. NORML has several additional papers specific to the issue of cannabis and psychomotor performance available online here.

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08-16-2013, 08:33 AM	#8
God Of War The Landlord Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 5,825 Battle Record: 12-10 Rep Power: 10493980	yo i was playing ball the other day and there was some old people moving in across from the court so we asked if they needed help carrying shit, small neighborhood u know people is friendly...i swear they had a t.v. from 1964 shit was only like 12 inches and weighed 250 thousand pounds thats florida tho lol thats ther mentality

08-16-2013, 08:42 AM	#11
...the Nagger Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 2,862 Battle Record: 4-4 Rep Power: 15781384	you can't even compare how bad the mentality here is to fl I've been to fl. va is on a whole nother level of conservative

08-16-2013, 08:49 AM	#13
Inno Ad mini tator Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 10,005 Battle Record: 26-54 Champed - Lime Green Poetry Association - Black August - 1-2 Punch League Rep Power: 85899400	This issue isnt about common sense...everybody knows alcohol Is worse than weed. Its about money...beer the cash cow.

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KwaL!ty Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,170 Battle Record: 21-15 Rep Power: 0	Fla ain't that bad.