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. 2012 Feb 27;12:145. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-12-145

Table 3.

Responses of drivers when asked about Alcohol and Marijuana use among commercial drivers

Percentage of Responses
Reasons for Marijuana use

1. To get peace and calm 15.3%

2. Drivers feel sleepy without it 12.9%

3. Addiction
Dependence
10.2%

4. Relieves fatigue 9.5%

5. Like to smoke marijuana 7.2%

6. Difficult to drive on long routes without it
Get pleasure while driving
5.7%

7. Irresponsible behavior 5.3%

8. Did not respond 13.2%

9. Do not know 20.7%

Reasons for Alcohol use

1. Relieves fatigue 17.8%

2. Just like to drink it
Habitual drinking
17.0%

3. Irresponsible behavior 9.8%

4. Drivers do not drink alcohol 9.1%

5. Mental peace and calm 7.6%

6. Feel relaxed and driving is easier 6.5%

7. To be able to drive the vehicle faster 5.1%

8. To stay awake while driving 1.2%

9. Do not know 26.9%