Source: Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Among young drivers, cannabis is the most commonly used and detected substance after alcohol. A growing body of evidence suggests that cannabis can negatively affect the cognitive and motor functions you need to safely drive a motor vehicle. Consuming cannabis and driving increases the risk for serious injury and death.
To address the issue of young drivers impaired by cannabis, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, in partnership with Desjardins Insurance, is pleased to announce the release of The High Way Home?.
The High Way Home? is a new interactive website that allows young people to make virtual choices about impaired driving without actually putting their lives at risk. It shows them the life-threatening consequences of poor decisions and the positive outcomes of making the right choices.
Features of The High Way Home?
The High Way Home? guides Canadian youth through real-life scenarios. The goal is for the user to make the right choices to get home safely. During this experience they will:
Learn facts about road safety and receive road tips;
Access evidence-based information and resources about cannabis;
Explore the consequences of impaired driving; and
Test their knowledge about driving and drugs.
The interactive website is compatible with all browsers and is mobile friendly.
For additional information and resources on cannabis, visit ccsa.ca/cannabis.