Higher Education- DUI Drugs

DUI DRUGS

Driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) is the operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of or impaired by any type of drug, legal or illegal. This includes marijuana, prescription drugs, and some over-the-counter medications.

While research estimating the crash risk of driving under the influence of drugs is ongoing, many experimental studies have shown that drugs impair attention, alertness, reaction time, lane tracking, coordination, and perception of time and distance. Even small amounts of some drugs can have a serious effect on driving ability.

HIGHER EDUCATION - DRIVING HIGH IS DUI

TREDS offers a free program for adults on worksites and organization to promote social responsibility and roadway safety. Higher Education is a 60-minute interactive class that discusses the impact of cannabis and prescription medication on driving. The program is delivered by law enforcement and public health professionals.

Topics addressed in the class:

Scope of the problem
Effects of cannabis and prescription drugs on driving
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
Personal, legal, and financial consequences of DUI
Strategies to promote safe driving

If you would like to be trained to deliver Higher Education classes, please visit our Training Page to learn more.

Phone:

(858) 534-8386

treds.ucsd.edu/contact

Location

UC San Diego Family Medicine and Public Health 9500 Gilman Drive #8011 La Jolla, CA 92093-0811