Dr. Roneet Lev
Dr. Roneet Lev
Episode #10 - High Truths on Drugs and Addiction. Edward Wood, Founder and President of DUID Victim Voices. Marijuana drugged driving.
Episode #10 - High Truths on Drugs and Addiction. Edward Wood, Founder and President of DUID Victim Voices. Marijuana drugged driving.
Episode #10 - High Truths on Drugs and Addiction. Edward Wood, Founder and President of DUID Victim Voices. Marijuana drugged driving.
Monday 1st March 2021
Hear Edward Wood's tragic story of losing his son to drugged driving and learn about the fight for better drug education on 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction'.
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Get the buttons here!Drugged Driving: Edward Wood's Heartbreaking Story and the Fight for Safer Roads
A chronic user is going to have a small flow of thc coming from their fat stores into the blood and they will maintain a low level of chronic impairment perpetually until they are finally able to clear the body of thc.
Imagine receiving a prescription for medical marijuana, only to have it lead to a tragic accident. In this episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction', Dr. Roneet Lev welcomes Edward Wood, the founder of DUID Victim Voices, to share his poignant story. Edward’s life was forever changed when his 33-year-old son, Brian, was killed by two drug-impaired drivers under the influence of marijuana, methamphetamine, and heroin.
This heart-wrenching event spurred Edward to become an advocate for safer roads and better drug education. With a background in chemistry and extensive work with legal and medical professionals, Edward discusses the complexities of drugged driving and the often-overlooked dangers of marijuana impairment. The episode also tackles the controversial question: Should doctors be held accountable for prescribing medical marijuana?
You'll hear about a court case where a young man with depression and PTSD received such a prescription, leading to a fatal accident and his subsequent suicide. Dr. Lev and Edward explore the legal, ethical, and practical challenges of addressing drugged driving, emphasizing the importance of reporting impaired drivers and the role of toxicology labs in DUI cases.
This episode is a sobering reminder of the real-world consequences of drugged driving and a call to action for better education and regulation.