A Survey Of Marijuana users found 53% Are Driving High
A new survey of Marijuana users found 53% consumed marijuana an hour or less before driving.
A study of young adults aged 18 to 30 finds that half of those who use cannabis (51%) report driving within 3 h of use. More frequent use and use among peers are associated with a greater risk of driving after cannabis use.
Flying High Again On Michigan Roads
Marijuana impairs a driver’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle by delaying body movement and changes in perception. It is the third-most common substance that Americans use. Michigan has one of the highest consumption rates.
Concerns Around The Use Of Pot While Operating A Motor Vehicle
AAA did a recent study that looked at the behavior of cannabis users, including that more than half of those surveyed used weed an hour or less before driving. 44% said they consume it multiple times a day.
Nearly 47% believe they drive the same under the influence, while 34% believe it makes them drive better.
Almost 85% said they drive the same day they consume cannabis, while 53% do so an hour or less before driving.
No study was done to measure fast food consumption while marijuana was in use.
How Does Michigan Stack Up To Other States?
38 states that allow some form of legal consumption of weed, including 24 states that allow recreational use. Michigan has emerged as one of the largest in the country for purchasing weed. That has led to hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue.
What Is Michigan Doing To Curb Drug Use While Driving?
Michigan has a zero-tolerance law. Zero tolerance means that it is illegal to drive while any amount of marijuana is present in an individual’s system. Individuals using marijuana for medical purposes may be exempt from that specific zero-tolerance rule.
How Did Michigan Dispensaries Do In 2024?
Michigan’s dispensaries sold $3.29 billion in combined adult-use and medical cannabis in 2024, representing a 7.6% increase from the previous year. Since the December 2019 launch, Michigan retailers have sold more than $11.5 billion in adult-use and medical cannabis products.
5 Films That May Not Have Happened Without Cheech & Chong
When it comes to “stoner films,” Cheech & Chong will forever be the kings of this always entertaining (and often very silly) sub-genre.
Seriously, think about all of the stoner classics you love. Would they have been made had it not been for Cheech & Chong? There’s a good possibility they wouldn’t, and then we could be living in a world without the wonder that is Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey. (More on him in a little bit.)
“Stoner films” have been top of mind lately due to the release of the trailer for Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie. (WARNING: Some NSFW language in the trailer below.)
In the trailer for the film, Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong are seen going on a road trip where they both open up about their ups and downs in the entertainment industry. The documentary isn’t afraid to examine the not-so-great aspects of the comedy duo’s relationship over the years.
In honor of the April release of Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie, here’s a look at some outstanding stoner films they may not have happened without this iconic comedy duo.
Dazed and Confused
There are only three words to describe this iconic Richard Linklater film: Alright, alright, alright. Besides giving us McConaughey, Dazed and Confused also gave us a killer soundtrack.
Half Baked
Quick reminder: They’re not drug dealers; they’re fundraisers. Also, it’s still wild what Dave Chappelle’s head and body shape used to be before he got swol AF in the 2010s, which we’re sure is only from hitting the gym. (Wink-wink.)
Friday
A stoner classic that is still perfection and responsible for so many one-liners that so many of us use on a regular basis. Our condolences to anyone named Felicia in the years since the release of this movie.
Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle
Obviously, John Cho and Kal Penn deliver outstanding comedic performances, but is there a better actor playing himself in a cameo than Neil Patrick Harris as “Neil Patrick Harris?”
Pineapple Express
The entire cast is incredible, but Danny McBride steals the show, which is stating the obvious, but his performance is that good.
