cannabis
In Illinois, what is the legal age for cannabis consumption or use
21
What is the legal blood alcohol content level a driver must be below in order to not automatically be considered a drunk driver?
.08
True or False: A DUI is only for driving under the influence of alcohol
False: A DUI is also for drivers who are under the influence of illicit or prescription drugs
True or False: In Illinois, drivers may physically use their cellphone while driving
False: Drivers are only permitted to use a hands free device such as blue tooth to use their cell phone to make calls, and drivers under the age of 18 are not permitted to use their cell phone or a hands free device
True or False: Marijuana can not be addictive
False. Studies have shown that marijuana can be addictive and those who use marijuana under the age of 21 are more prone to develop addiction to marijuana
What is the THC level of impairment in Illinois?
5 nanograms or more per milliliter of blood
How long does it take one serving of alcohol to metabolize in the body
It takes the body about one hour to metabolize one serving of alcohol
What is the legal blood alcohol content level for a driver under the age of 21?
0.0. There is a Zero Tolerance Law which means that it is illegal for those under 21 to have any alcohol in there system, and especially when driving
How long is a person distracted after sending a text message?
27 seconds
Why is the legal age for alcohol and cannabis consumption 21?
It is to protect still developing brains and bodies. The adolescent brain is actually not fully developed until the age of 25 and substance misuse can have serious negative effects on the brain and body
True or False: Eating cannabis infused products put people at a higher risk for cannabis poisoning
True: The CDC says that eating cannabis infused products produce different negative effects, one of them being poisoning from over consumption
How much is one serving of alcohol?
One serving of alcohol is about 12 oz of beer, 5 oz of wine, 1.5 oz of spirits (hard liquor), and 8-9 oz of a malt liquor
True or False: Most DUI arrests in Illinois were repeat offenders
False: As of 2018, 86% of all drivers arrested for DUIs were first time offenders
What percent of traffic fatalities involved a distracted driver?
Approximately 9% of reported fatalities involved a distracted driver
True or False: The age of first use does not impact the likelihood of negative effects
False: The younger a person begins misusing substances, the higher the likelihood of addiction or negative effects on brain and body development
True or false: All cannabis products have the same level of THC
False: Depending on the product, some products can range in the upwards of 90% THC levels which can be incredibly dangerous when not regulated or if overconsumed
What is the likelihood of getting in a crash for a drunk driver?
It all depends on the level of impairment, but by the time drivers reach a BAC of .08, they are 11 times more likely to be killed in a single-vehicle crash than non-drinking drivers.
How often is someone killed in an alcohol impaired crash?
Every 51 minutes
What age group is responsible for the highest rate of distracted driving?
It is reported that drivers aged 15-19 have the highest rate of distracted drivers
What percent of adults participating in a substance abuse treatment program started use of alcohol or drugs before the age of 17?
74%
True or false: Since cannabis use is commercialized for those 21 and over in Illinois, it is completely legal
False: While cannabis use is commercialized in Illinois, it is still illegal Federally so you may not use it in states without legalization, even if it was purchased in Illinois, it cannot be used or consumed in a public space, it must be out of the sight of children, and it is still illegal to drive under the influence of it
Roughly how many deaths in the country are alcohol related annually?
88,000
True or False: There is no penalty for refusing to submit to chemical testing if one is pulled over for assumed impaired driving
False. Refusal to submit to testing or failure of field sobriety tests and/or validated roadside chemical tests will result in the suspension of the person’s driver’s license
What is the number one distraction for young or new drivers?
Other passengers
How many people who start using marijuana as a teen become addicted?
1 in 6