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Many American’s lose their lives each year due to impaired driving. Traffic fatalities are rising in states which have legalized marijuana. We believe this emerging danger needs to be dealt with–the public needs to be forewarned, and politicians need to consider this issue when accepting campaign contributions from the marijuana industry.

This painting was donated to our campaign by artist Stacy Emert, who lost both parents in a motor vehicle crash.

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PopPot blogs about marijuana risks, DUID, child deaths related to adult cannabis use, teen drug use, news stories and government reports.

Statistics

A study of one of the first states to legalize marijuana finds cannabis-related traffic fatalities doubling.

Facts about DUID

We need our neighbors and elected officials to get wise about drugged driving. Please share this Smart Approaches to Marijuana fact sheet.

Resources

Visit the National Institute on Drug Abuse for more resources.

DUID Victims Voices

Our inspiration comes from Ed Wood and his informative website.

Creative Memes

Social media memes to share to educate others about the dangers of drug impaired driving.

 

Stephen’s Story

I live in Sparks, Nevada. I lost my only child, Stephen Mager, on Feb. 14, 1996. He was riding in a car being driven by his best friend. He was sitting in the back seat without his seat belt on. His friend reached speeds estimated at above 60 mph on a dirt road with a...

Rosemary’s Story

Rosemary Tempel, RN, BSN, BC, CQIA was 56 years old at the time she was driving to work at Virginia Mason Hospital in downtown Seattle, WA. Speeding in the center turn lane, traveling in the opposite direction while under the influence of marijuana, Timothy Durden...

Chase’s Story

A Life Half Lived–The Chase Rodgers Story My wife, Kim, and I knew early on that our first son, Chase, was going to be a very active child. It seemed that he kicked, squirmed, and wiggled non-stop in Kim’s belly. Chase was small, but excelled at sports because of his...

Henry’s Story

My heart is broken. I taught my son that peer pressure is dangerous and that action is never justified because someone else said it was “okay.” Less than one year ago I received a parent’s worst nightmare at my front door: a Police Officer informing me Henry had been...

Jennifer’s Story

This story originally appeared on MomsStrong.org It’s criminal to legalize THC marijuana, a powerful and addictive drug, that is killing our youth in so many ways. The death of my innocent 22 year old daughter is another tragic example. I must admit to you that is...

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U.S. Marijuana Users

First Time Marijuana Users

Auto Crash Deaths 2019

% of Car Crashes are MJ Related

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Make Safe Roads a Priority.

Stop The Marijuana Industry.

What is the Danger?

Increasing Traffic Fatalities

Fatal car crashes have tripled in the U.S. since Marijuana legalization began. In Ohio, car crashes are the leading cause of death for children. The numbers are staggering.

What Can We Do?

Reduce Impaired Driving

Ed Wood’s DUID Victims Voices offers principles and policies that will bring down highway and pedestrian deaths.

 

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