Adults: Cannabis and Prescription Medications
DUI of any impairing substance, including cannabis and prescription drugs, is a major cause of vehicle crashes. While people may think they are safe to drive after consuming a drug, their driving performance may still be impaired, increasing their crash risk.Higher Education: Driving High is DUI
This course is designed for an adult audience and discusses the impact of cannabis and prescription medication on driving.
Topics Covered
- 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
Online Courses
Course for Adults
This self-paced interactive course takes you inside a zany game show where contestants and the host explore the risks and consequences of driving under the influence of cannabis or prescription medications. Participants will enjoy humor, real-world examples, and interactive content highlighting key safety lessons. Practical tips are provided to help keep yourself and others safe on the road.
Train-the-Trainer
This training equips safety professionals with the tools and knowledge to deliver a comprehensive 60-minute curriculum on impairment due to cannabis and prescription drugs. Participants will gain access to program materials, including PowerPoint slides, print resources, video clips, and other supporting materials. A certificate is available upon course completion.
Video for Group Presentations
Higher Education: Driving High is DUI is also available as a video for group settings, like classrooms, assemblies, and team meetings. Complete a short form to access the downloadable video.
In-Person Presentations
Interested in a TREDS presentation for your group? Trained CHP Public Information Officers can deliver TREDS traffic safety programs in person. Submit a request directly to your local CHP office.
Resources
- Program Flyer (PDF)
- Online Course Flyer (PDF)
- DUI Fact Cards
Weed, Pot, Kush, Dank
Whether You Smoke It
Sorry, Mom and Dad
If You Do, Don’t
Driving High is DUI
Understanding Social Ordinances and the Consequences of Providing Alcohol to Minors
For more information
Please click the button below to submit your inquiry. You can also email treds@ucsd.edu or contact us at 1.858.534.8386 with your questions.
