Discover fatal crashes tied to Marijuana in Illinois & Michigan.

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This is The Drug Report’s ([link removed]) Friday Fact report - Increase in Fatal Crashes Involving Marijuana in Illinois and Michigan

We are sharing with you the latest insights from the 2023 Annual Cannabis Report ([link removed]) , produced by the Adult Use Cannabis Health Advisory Committee for the state of Illinois ([link removed]) , focusing on critical data concerning marijuana drug testing results for drivers in fatal crashes in Illinois and Michigan. This information is pivotal as we consider the implications of marijuana regulation and its impact on road safety.


Key Highlights:
* Illinois and Michigan have experienced a noticeable increase in the presence of marijuana in drivers involved in fatal crashes.
* Illinois ([link removed]) saw a 46% increase from 2018 to 2020, indicating a growing trend that needs to be addressed. Between 2018 and 2020, the percentage of traffic fatalities that involved drivers who tested positive for marijuana increased from 25.5% to 37.3%.
* Michigan's ([link removed]) figures also reflect a concerning trend with a 49% increase in the same timeframe, rising from 26.4% of traffic fatalities in 2018 to 39.4% in 2020.


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