/newsroom/taxonomy/term/8278/all en /newsroom/channels/news/young-canadians-face-heightened-crash-risk-after-consuming-cannabis-new-study-finds-290574 <p>Young Canadians are more at risk of a vehicle crash even five hours after inhaling cannabis, according to results of a clinical trial conducted at the Research Institute of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University, and funded by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA).</p> Fri, 12 Oct 2018 20:38:55 +0000 jessica.goodsell@mcgill.ca 88562 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/analyzing-psyche-risky-drivers-260650 <p><strong><em>By Cynthia Lee, <a href="/newsroom/">ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Newsroom</a></em></strong></p> <p><em>Study of repeat drunk drivers, speeding offenders finds distinct behavioural profiles</em></p> <p>Road crashes are the world’s leading cause of preventable death and injury in people under 35, accounting for around 5 million casualties every year. Repeat offenders make a disproportionate contribution to these statistics – and are known for their poor response to education and prevention efforts.</p> Thu, 28 Apr 2016 15:02:13 +0000 cynthia.lee@mcgill.ca 25774 at /newsroom