According to the United States Centers for Disease Control, around 12 million people admitted to driving while under the influence of marijuana on at least one occasion. Additionally, 2 million people said that they had driven after using other illegal drugs. If there is a bright said to this news, it is that drugged driving has yet to become as pervasive as drunken driving, as 21 million people admitted to driving after having too much to drink.
Distracted drivers are defying texting and driving bans
California has had a texting and driving ban and a ban on the use of handheld devices while behind the wheel for some time now.
Depression can come after a spinal cord injury
One of the most difficult things to think about when you are dealing with a spinal cord injury is facing your future. For a person who is paralyzed, this can be overwhelming and very difficult to handle. When you first receive the diagnosis, you will have to learn how to shift your thinking. This starts with understanding that your life isn't going to be the same, but it doesn't mean that the future is hopeless.
