Legalizing Medical Marijuana Reduces Drunk Driving, New Data Shows

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New data finds a link between states with medical marijuana programs and lower risk of dangerous driving and car accidents. Statistics claim that drunk driving account for 10,000 deaths a year, accounting for a little under 30% of traffic fatalities. The results are not wholly understood, but the link between legal cannabis and a reduction in drunk driving matters. While driving while high is potentially dangerous and should be avoided and monitored, the fact that legal marijuana might curb drunk driving is important. A new study found that auto insurance premiums decreased in states with medical marijuana programs due to fewer accidents on the road.

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A new study found that auto insurance premiums decreased in states with medical marijuana programs due to fewer accidents on the road.

New data finds a link between states with medical marijuana programs and lower risk of dangerous driving and car accidents. The data belongs to a study in Health Economics that analyzed insurance information and trends from auto companies from 2014 to 2019.

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