MUCH CONFUSION EXISTS AROUND HOWLONGMARIJUANA STAYS IN A PERSON’S SYSTEM AND THE EFFECTS OF DRIVING AFTER CONSUMINGMARIJUANA T here is a good deal of confusion when it comes to the length of time that marijuana stays in a person’s system. For instance, two-in-three (67%) U.S. adults are unsure or answer incorrectly on the notion that a person’s tolerance level, or how often it is used, will impact how long marijuana stays in one’s system (Figure 1.7) . Nearly as many (62%) are unsure or answer incorrectly on the method of consumption – smoking, vaping, edibles, topical creams/oils, etc. – playing a role in how long marijuana stays in a person’s system (Figure 1.7) . Moreover, 4 in 10 (41%) U.S. adults are unsure or incorrectly believe that people who regularly use marijuana are generally not impaired, making it safe to drive
(Figure 1.7) . Figure 1.7
KNOWLEDGE OF EFFECTS OF DRIVING AFTER CONSUMING MARIJUANA
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The length of time that marijuana will stay in a person’s system depends on how often he/she uses it.
The length of time that marijuana will stay in a person’s system depends on how it is taken.
People who regularly use marijuana are generally not impaired after using, allowing them to drive safely.
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