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Stoned driving epidemic puts wrinkle in pot debate
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[quote:Captain Spaulding 12559930:MV8xODEyMjA3XzMwMTU5NzIxXzk4NDhFMDdD] [quote:Keats:MV8xODEyMjA3XzMwMTU3NjM1XzY3MjMwODIw] [quote:Anonymous Coward 9820899:MV8xODEyMjA3XzMwMTU3NjAyX0QyNkFDRTQw] [quote:Anonymous Coward 9820899:MV8xODEyMjA3XzMwMTU3NTY4XzY2QTMzRTgx] [quote:Burt Gummer:MV8xODEyMjA3XzMwMTU3NTUyX0FENUI4NDVD] treat them the same as drunk drivers. [/quote] disagree there is no crime in driving under the influence (alcohol and pot) there is a crime when you do so and you cause destruction and damage [/quote] although for the sake of preventive safety, i would argue that drunk driving laws are a sensible proactive measure. although i dont like making crimes out of things that are not really crimes!!!!!!!!!!!!! [/quote] It's not just driving, it's heavy machinery, certain types of equipment, that's why most companies have random drug testing. You cannot be allowed to operate things that can KILL others while your ability is impaired. I can't believe I have to explain that. [/quote] I agree. I wouldn't want to work with anyone of they were "high" on anything. Now at construction sights they'll test you in the morning before work. The again after work. If your tests show an increase during the day, you're fired. No increase, no problem. That's only in the states that legalized medical marijuana. [/quote]
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The suburban Denver woman uses medical marijuana to ease multiple sclerosis symptoms and says she'd never get behind the wheel right after smoking. But her case underscores a problem that no one's sure how to solve: How do you tell if someone is too stoned to drive?
But unlike alcohol, marijuana stays in the blood long after the high wears off a few hours after use, and there is no quick test to determine someone's level of impairment - not that scientists haven't been working on it.
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