America’s drugged driving problem is real — law enforcement is struggling to keep up

By Ed Wood
Published June 18, 2026 4:57pm ET | Updated June 18, 2026 4:57pm ET



When it comes to impaired driving, Americans largely understand the risks of alcohol. Decades of research, public awareness campaigns, and law enforcement efforts have created a system where impairment can be measured, prosecuted, and deterred with relative consistency. 

Drug-impaired driving is a different story. 

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