Does Marijuana Affect Driving Skills

Does Marijuana Affect Driving Skills Addiction Drug Use Marijuana Print How Does Marijuana Affect Driving? Chance of Crashing Increases If You Choose to Drive High By Buddy T facebook twitter Buddy T is an anonymous writer and founding member of the Online Al-Anon Outreach Committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. Learn about our editorial policy Buddy T Medically reviewed by Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD on July 16, 2016 Steven Gans, MD is board-certified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at Massachusetts General Hospital. Learn about our Medical Review Board Steven Gans, MD Updated on July 23, 2019 Alexandra Draghici/Getty Images More in Addiction Drug Use Marijuana Cocaine Heroin Meth Ecstasy/MDMA Hallucinogens Opioids Prescription Medications Alcohol Use Addictive Behaviors Nicotine Use Coping and Recovery Using marijuana can impair your judgment, motor coordination, ability to concentrate, and slow your reaction time. Therefore, it can impair your driving skills. Anytime the skills needed to drive safely are impaired, even slightly, the chances of having an auto crash increase. Specifically, studies have found that marijuana use affects the drivers concentration and ability to perceive time and distance. This may lead to poor speed control, drowsiness, distraction, and the inability to read road signs accurately. The Chances of Crashing Increases More than one research study has found a direct link between THC (the psychoactive chemical in marijuana)  concentration in the blood and impaired driving skills. An analysis of several studies has found that the risk of being involved in a motor vehicle crash significantly increases after using marijuana.  Another meta-analysis estimates that the risk of a crash that results in serious injury or death doubles after marijuana use.   In the 2015 Traffic Safety Facts: Drug and Alcohol Crash Risk report, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes that THC increased crash risk by 1.25 times. This figure took into account contributing factors such as alcohol use and testing procedures for intoxication, so it is actually lower than some contradictory reports. Some studies also note that high-risk groups for car accidents are those most likely to use marijuana. Most notably, this is young men in their late teens and 20s. This could play a factor in some of the statistics as well. Teenage Marijuana Use by the Numbers Higher Levels, Higher Risks When drivers are involved in auto crashes, the drivers with THC in their blood are more likely to be the driver responsible for the accidents. This is compared to drivers who were not using drugs or alcohol. It is particularly true when THC is found at higher levels. When marijuana use is combined with alcohol, the risk of having a highway mishap is significantly greater â€"  much greater than with either drug used by itself. With the two combined their effect on driving skills are not added, they are multiplied, research shows. Driving While Stoned Is Becoming Common Research from the NHTSA  indicates that when drivers are killed in motor vehicle crashes, drugs and alcohol are involved about 11 percent of the time. The NHTSA report also shows an increase in the number of drivers who have tested positive for marijuana. They state that one in four drivers tested had THC in their system. Increases in driving while under the influence of marijuana is attributed to the recent legalization and popularization of medical and recreational cannabis in many U.S. states. Some drivers who use marijuana claim that smoking weed actually improves their concentration and  therefore, their driving skills. Researchers have  concluded that this might be true for the first few minutes of driving. However, marijuana users can soon become weary, bored, or distracted and their attention can begin to drift. Problems With These Studies The NHTSA, CDC, and almost every researcher that studies this issue do note that there are concerns with the marijuana-impaired driving statistics. One glaring problem is the testing procedures because THC can be detected in a persons system for days or weeks at a time. Unlike roadside tests  for blood alcohol content, the tests currently used for marijuana can pick up traces even if the person is not impaired at the time of a crash. They may have smoked the day before or even earlier and the tests will still be positive. The CDC notes that multiple drugs in a persons system make it difficult to determine which contributed to a crash. Also, drivers are not always tested for drugs, particularly if they already have an illegal blood alcohol concentration level. All of these factors can throw off data used in scientific studies. The Risks Do Remain Despite these concerns, the research does show that marijuana impairs a persons ability to drive. Also, though the laws vary by state, it is illegal to drive impaired in the United States. Using marijuana and driving while impaired can have serious legal consequences. As a conclusion, the CDC says that the safest option is not to have any alcohol or drugs in your system at all. DUI Laws by State

Converting Polar to Cartesian Equations in Five Easy Steps

If polar equations have you second-guessing your future as a nuclear physicist, fret not! Almost every Pre-Calculus student I have tutored has struggled here, and it isn’t surprising at all. Remember the first time you saw an equation and were introduced to these strange x and y variables? It may seem like second nature now, but you were learning about a whole new way to communicate about points and curves. Polar equations are no different. And I have good news! You already have all the tools you need to learn to express equations in polar form. In fact, you’ve been learning them for years; you have just been using them differently. Today, I’ll discuss a foolproof method -- Cambridge Coaching’s Five Step Process for converting polar to Cartesian equations. Why do Polar Coordinates and Equations exist? Polar coordinates exist to make it easier to communicate where a point is located. Let’s look at a quick example. Ignore the circles on the plot for a second and picture the rectangular system you’re familiar with. Where would you put the point (3,4)? If you would put it by the red dot, you’re correct. By now, you know that the red dot can also be represented as (5,0.92) in polar coordinates. If we wanted to move the dot to the 30 ° line, while maintaining our distance of 5 units from the origin (the blue dot), we could simply express it as (5,30 °) or (5,ð  â€¦/6) in polar coordinates. If we were to express it in rectangular coordinates, the calculation would require a few extra steps. So, although polar coordinates seem to complicate things when you are first introduced to them, learning to use them can simplify math for you quite a bit! Similarly, converting an equation from polar to rectangular form and vice versa can help you express a curve more simply. The Five Step Method Follow these five steps to convert equations between the polar and rectangular systems. Step 1: Identify the form of your equation A quick glance at your equation should tell you what form it is in. If it contains rs and ÃŽ ¸s, it is in polar form. If it contains xs and ys, it is in rectangular form. Step 2: State your goal If your equation is in polar form, your goal is to convert it in such a way that you are only left with xs and ys. If it is in rectangular form, your goal is to only have rs and ÃŽ ¸s. It sounds simple, but reminding yourself of your goal will help you avoid getting stuck half way through converting your equation (or going around in circles). Step 3: Examine your equation Now, take a moment to examine your equation. Here are some key components you should be looking for. If they are not present in your equation, you should be thinking about how you might be able to make them appear. Step 4: Substitute away! Bearing in mind the goal you set in Step 2, begin to substitute. Step 5: Combine like terms and complete squares (where needed) Simplify your equation by combining like terms. Where appropriate, mostly if you have x2s and y2s, think about completing the square. Where possible, a fully simplified equation will express r in terms of ÃŽ ¸ or y in terms of x, but this will sometimes be impossible without truly ridiculous amounts of manipulation. Here are some examples! Let’s apply this method to a few examples. Example 1: 5r=sin(ÃŽ ¸) Step 1: This is a polar equation. Step 2: Our goal is to arrive at an equation that only contains x and y terms. Step 3: Looking at the equation above, the right-hand side (RHS) could turn into rsin(ÃŽ ¸), but is missing an r term. The left-hand side (LHS) could turn into 5r2, but is also missing an r term. Aha! Since both the LHS and RHS are missing the same term, let’s multiply both sides by r. 5r=sin(ÃŽ ¸) 5r2=rsin(ÃŽ ¸) Step 4: Now that we have an equation with terms that can be converted easily, we can begin to substitute. 5r2=rsin(ÃŽ ¸) 5(x2+y2)=y Step 5: Finally, we combine like terms and simplify the equation. Our result is mostly simplified, but we can take a few more steps. Some mathematicians will ask that the RHS be set to zero if the equation is truly simplified. Others will ask that any recurring term be factored out. All three equations below are in varying degrees of simplification. 5(x2+y2)=y 5x2+5y2-y=0 5x2+y(5y-1)=0 Example 2: 3r-cos2(ÃŽ ¸)=sin2(ÃŽ ¸) Step 1: This is a polar equation. Step 2: Our goal is to arrive at an equation that only contains x and y terms. Step 3: Looking at the equation above, let’s first rearrange it so that the trigonometric terms are on the RHS. 3r-cos2(ÃŽ ¸)=sin2(ÃŽ ¸) 3r=sin2(ÃŽ ¸)+cos2(ÃŽ ¸) See anything familiar? The RHS can be simplified to 1 using a pythagorean identity. 3r=1 How can we turn the LHS into r2? We have two options: we can either multiply both sides by r or square both sides. Multiplying both side by r would mean that the RHS cannot be easily converted. If we square both sides instead, the equation is easier to solve. (3r)2=12 9r2=1 Step 4: Now that we have an equation with terms that can be converted easily, we can begin to substitute. 9r2=1 9(x2+y2)=1 Step 5: Finally, we combine like terms and simplify the equation. Notice that you will arrive at the equation for a circle with a radius of 1/3. Wasn’t 9r2=1 or r=1/3 a simpler way to show it? This is why polar equations can be so helpful! 9(x2+y2)=1 x2+y2=1/9 Example 3: x2+3x+y2=6 Step 1: This is a rectangular equation. Step 2: Our goal is to arrive at an equation that only contains r and ÃŽ ¸ terms. Converting from rectangular form to polar form is much easier! Step 3: Looking at the equation above, we can group the second-order terms in preparation to convert them to r2. x2+3x+y2=6 (x2+y2)+3x=6 Step 4: Substitute for all x and y terms. (x2+y2)+3x=6 r2+3rcos(ÃŽ ¸)=6 Step 5: We could take the simplification on step further here, but that is not necessary. Both answers have been shown below. r2+3rcos(ÃŽ ¸)=6 r(r+3cos(ÃŽ ¸))=6 And there you have it! Follow our Five Step Process whenever converting Polar to Cartesian equations and soon enough it'll become second nature! For more relevant reading, check out these other blog posts, written by our math tutors: Triangles,Words, Drawings, Math Problems, and Covering All the Angles on the Math SAT II. Looking to work with Maryam Amr? Feel free to get in touch! Cambridge Coaching offers private in-person tutoring in New York City and Boston, and online tutoring around the world. ;

Liabilities Of Media Production By Isaac Carter - 1433 Words

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Advantages And Disadvantages Of The Civil War - 1185 Words

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Researching the Asian American Culture Essay - 1636 Words

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John Steinbeck Experiencing the Dust Bowl Essay - 1364 Words

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Gender Inequality and Education World Health Organization defines gender inequality as ’the difference between men and women which systematically empowers one group to detriment of the other. ’1 For an example, throughout in world, women have lower cash income on average than men. Gender values and norms can give rise to gender inequalities which when combined with gender differences give rise to inequalities between men and women in access to education. We will write a custom essay sample on Education and Gender Equality or any similar topic only for you Order Now For example a girl or woman is unable to access the education because the norms in her community prevent her from doing so. Another example from developing countries can be that, children are unable to get education as they need to work hard to support the family, as accessing food and money is their major priority, for living may be. The given table of education presents the percentage ratios of variables like; literacy rates, participation to pre-primary, primary and secondary school participation in between male and female and access to internet and mobile phones per hundred population, in different countries and regions. Generally speaking we observe that the percentage ratio in accessing education is higher among developed countries as compared to developing countries. But we also observe strikingly high difference of education-participation among developing countries when we take a look at them, especially developing countries from the South-East Region. For example Sri Lanka and Maldives come up with very high education-participation ratio which is extra-ordinary. And I have discussed it in one of group-mate discussion post that Sri Lanka is a country where Education is given one of higher priority and facilitated free of cost by the government from the pre-primary level up-to university level. Maldives is a rich and well established state and the education is on top priority by the government which makes it easily and highly accessible to everyone. Talking about access to internet and mobile phone per hundred population, a surprising fact comes up that the users of these devices are higher in rich and developed countries but especially the countries in European region, for example Finland, Croatia, Germany, Italy, etc. But we also observe that the use of mobile phone is very much higher if compare them with internet usage. The main reason can be the very easy and lower cost of access to mobile phones everywhere as it is one of the most useable devices for social-communication in the world. On the other hand, accessing to internet is not always easy and available in all parts within a country, especially in rural areas and it can be very expensive to afford sometimes. If I talk about my country, Pakistan, being the second largest Muslim country after Indonesia, gender inequality in education still exists despite the Noble Quran’s spirit of â€Å"Iqra† (Read/Study). The main reasons for holding back gender equality of education are gender discrimination, early marriage and pregnancy, cultural stereotypes, etc. As a conclusion I believe achieving education for all requires a truly global commitment. A lot of work needs to be done in this aspect and to make complete the goals of the United Nations’ Millennium Development Program for achieving universal primary education, promotion gender equality and empowering women. Reference: World Health Organization: Why Gender and Health. Available at: http://www. who. int/gender/genderandhealth/en/index. html How to cite Education and Gender Equality, Papers