Episode #30 High Truths with Phil Drum on Drugged Driving

Episode #30 High Truths with Phil Drum on Drugged Driving

High Truths on Drugs and Addiction

Drugged Driving is a national problem – both from legal and illegal drugs. Listen to High Truths Expert Dr. Phillip Drum discuss the problem with Dr. Lev. Phillip A Drum, PharmD, FCSHP Phillip A Drum, Pharm, D., FCSHP received his doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of California – San Francisco.  He is a 30+ year licensed pharmacist who has had a wide range of experiences – from community pharmacy practice, a residency in Hospital Pharmacy, practice as a hospital-based Oncology pharmacist, Pharmacy Administration work as a Clinical Coordinator and later a Regional Manager and leader of regional pharmacy training and patient safety programs. He has been active in Pharmacy Associations and has spoken state-wide and nationally on various pharmaceutical topics.  As a result of a family tragedy, he has been active in research on driving and marijuana and educating the public over the dangers of marijuana in society. Lecture Link: Marijuana Impaired Driving – What the Data Shows https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=n+american+cannabis+summit+2019+driving&docid=608026602150367093&mid=43064431A6100B05AC3443064431A6100B05AC34&view=detail&FORM=VIRE Learning Points Properly trained law enforcement agents (DRE – drug recognition experts) can detect marijuana impairment at the roadside States with legalized marijuana use have resulted in increased traffic collisions FDA placed warning on THC and CBD products – do not drive while taking medication April 20, (4/20) – has 12% increased fatalities than other days, and is also Hitler’s Birthday Drunk driving occurs late at night when bars are closed, and streets are empty Marijuana impaired driving occurs before and after work during high traffic