AMA concerned about road risks of edibles
Medicine Hat, AB– A new survey released today by the Alberta Motor Association reveals uncertainty about the road risks associated with edibles.
The AMA says more than one in five Albertans admitted they don’t know what effect edibles’ have on driving. One in four were unsure how the danger compared to smoking or vaping cannabis. The AMA says this gap in public awareness is a definite concern especially since holiday parties are in full swing and edibles could be hitting shelves as early as mid-month.
AMA’s Vice-President of Government and Stakeholder Relations Jeff Kasbrick says, “whether it’s smoked, vaped, or ingested as an edible, cannabis is cannabis and should always be separated from driving.”
Kasbrick adds, “What’s different is that edibles have a delayed effect that can mislead people into thinking they’re ok to get behind the wheel. This increases the risk of being surprised by impairment while driving.”