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National Trauma Awareness Day 2023 Impaired Driving Toolkit
 

Impaired Driving Toolkit

The statistics regarding impaired driving are alarming, despite what we know about impaired driving, drivers continue to place themself and others in harms way while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In a self reported study in 2020 by The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), it was reported that, "the estimated number of U.S. residents ages 16 years and older who drove under the influence in the past year was:
  • 18.5 million for alcohol (7.2% of respondents ages 16 years and older),
  • 11.7 million for marijuana (4.5% of respondents ages 16 years and older), and
  • 2.4 million for illicit drugs other than marijuana (0.9% of respondents ages 16 years and older). "
As Injury Prevention Professionals and Trauma Care Teams, we have a duty to act and educate our communities. View the comprehensive report by the NSDUH online here. 

 

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According to the CDC, driving under the influence of marijuana slows reaction time, impairs critical thinking and coordination, and distorts perceptions. Be sure to always have a plan, if you or your driver are under the influence of marijuana, call a friend, taxi or uber. 

According to WISQARS the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths are motor vehicle related fatalities of ages 5-24. Take action: identify a designated driver, designate someone responsible for all car keys, and always have a backup plan.  

 

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), people most often killed in alcohol impaired related crashes were: Alcohol-impaired drivers followed by occupants of other vehicles, then passengers riding with an alcohol-impaired driver, and  lastly nonoccupants.
 

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Resources

Driving Impaired Is Illegal Everywhere: an educational resource outlining the impact of cannabis use on driving. While cannabis use maybe legal in various states, driving under the influence of cannabis is illegal and NHTSA outlines the contributing factors that impact the brain and ability to safely navigate our roadways. Click here to learn more. 

 

 
Center for Disease Control and Prevention Resources
The CDC offers a vast library of educational resources outlining statistics and education strategies for impaired driving. One of many helpful resources are their "Sobering Facts" sheets offered by state. Learn more and find your state fact sheet online here. 

 
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