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Formative Research and Resources to Prevent Cannabis Impaired Driving Among Teens and Young Adults (BTS-32)

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January 1, 2024

Project Underway: The project will develop educational resources to support parents and caregivers in talking with teens about cannabis impaired driving and impaired driving laws.

Project Overview

Project Underway

The objectives of this research are to 1) design and implement formative research to identify teen social norms, attitudes, knowledge, and perceptions related to cannabis and driving, and evidence-based approaches and models to support parents and caregivers of teens; and 2) develop educational resources that support parents and caregivers in talking with teens about cannabis impaired driving. 

The project will develop educational resources to support parents and caregivers in talking with teens about cannabis impaired driving and impaired driving laws. Additionally, the educational products will serve as a resource for State Highway Safety Offices and/or other organizations working with teens, parents, and caregivers to prevent cannabis impaired driving.

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