Impact of Cannabis Edibles Combined With Alcohol on Driving, Field Sobriety Performance, and Subjective - Takeaways - MDSpire

Impact of Cannabis Edibles Combined With Alcohol on Driving, Field Sobriety Performance, and Subjective

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  • C. Austin Zamarripa

  • Spencer Lin

  • McKenna Klausner

  • Kriti Rastogi

  • Daniel J. O. Roche

  • Matthew Novak

  • Denis Antoine

  • David Wolinsky

  • Thomas D. Marcotte

  • Elise M. Weerts

  • Ryan Vandrey

  • Tory R. Spindle

  • May 1, 2026

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    Co-use of cannabis edibles and alcohol increases the risk of motor vehicle accidents and impairs driving ability more than using either substance alone.

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    Previous studies primarily focused on inhaled cannabis, leaving a gap in understanding the effects of cannabis edibles combined with alcohol.

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    The study utilized a double-blind, crossover design to assess the impact of different THC doses and alcohol concentrations on driving performance.

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    Participants were healthy adults aged 21-55 with recent binge drinking experience, ensuring a relevant sample for studying co-use effects.

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    The research aims to clarify the pharmacokinetic interactions between cannabis edibles and alcohol, informing public safety and driving regulations.

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