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

By Ed Wood
Published Updated



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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