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  • Forensic Science
  • Pharmacology

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  • Cannabis use is prevalent, raising concerns about its impact on public safety, particularly driving ability.
  • Understanding the effects of cannabis, specifically tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), on driving performance is crucial for policy and prevention.
  • Existing research presents a complex picture of THC's influence on driving-related skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize recent experimental evidence on the acute effects of THC on driving ability.
  • To examine how neurobehavioral skills and actual driving performance are affected by THC exposure.
  • To identify moderating factors and future research directions in cannabis and driving impairment.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of experimental studies utilizing driving simulators and controlled road courses.
  • Review of research investigating the neurobehavioral skills critical for driving.
  • Examination of factors such as THC dose, administration method, and user tolerance.

Main Results:

  • Acute THC exposure leads to significant, though modest, impairment in specific driving-related neurobehavioral skills.
  • Driving performance in simulator and road studies shows decrements under the influence of THC.
  • The degree of impairment is influenced by THC dose, delivery method, and the development of tolerance.

Conclusions:

  • THC consumption can impair driving ability, necessitating careful consideration of its effects on road safety.
  • Evidence regarding the moderating role of cannabidiol (CBD) on THC-induced impairment is currently inconclusive.
  • Further research is needed to clarify the real-world implications, tolerance effects, and potential mitigating role of CBD in cannabis-impaired driving.