Drugs. Just the Bad and the Ugly!
Short-term, long-term and legal implications
What Can I Expect to Hand-in?
2) PART 2 - Your thoughts about drugged driving and the Ford suit
3) PART 3 - Case Study
4) PART 4 - My Ripple Effect
Marijuana
Teens and Drugs
Rx Pain Relievers
The Stress of it All!
Let's take a closer look at some of these supposed "Easy Ways Out".
Prescription Stimulants
Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids
That's Not All Folks! Here is a Chart that Provides Information on Additional Drugs. Check it out!
And the Criminal Code if Canada Says.......
Don't forget to include the maximum and minimum sentences associated with each.
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
Section 4(1)
No person shall possess a substance included in Schedule I, II or III
Obtaining a Substance:
Section 4(2)
No person shall seek or obtain
a) a substance included in Schedule I, II, III or IV
OR
b) an authorization to obtain a substance included in Schedule I, II, III or IV
from a practitioner, unless the person discloses to the practitioner particulars relating to the acquisition by the person of every substance in those Schedules, and of every authorization to obtain such substances, from any other practitioner within the preceding thirty days.
Punishment:
Section 4(3)
SCHEDULE I OFFENCE
a) Indictable - prison term not exceeding 7 years
b) Summary - 1st offence fine not exceeding $1000, prison term not exceeding 6 months
- subsequent offence fine not exceeding $2000, prison term not exceeding
1 year
Section 4(4)
SCHEDULE II OFFENCE
a) Indictable - Prison term not exceeding 5 years less a day (ex. over 30g MJ)
b) Summary - 1st offence fine not exceeding $1000, prison term not exceeding 6 months
(ex. under 30g MJ)
- subsequent offence fine not exceeding $2000, prison term not exceeding
one year
Section 4(5)
SCHEDULE III OFFENCE
a) Indictable - prison term not exceeding 3 years
b) Summary - 1st offence fine not exceeding $1000, prison term not exceeding 6 months
- subsequent offence fine not exceeding $2000, prison term not exceeding
one year
Section 4(7)
SCHEDULE IV OFFENCE
a) iv) Indictable - prison term not exceeding 18 months
b) Summary - 1st offence fine not exceeding $1000, prison term not exceeding 6 months
- subsequent offence fine not exceeding $2000, prison term not exceeding
one year
PART 2 - GET THE FACTS ABOUT DRUGGED DRIVING
2) 16-24 year olds have the highest fatality rate for both alcohol and drugs
3) Nearly one third of teens (30%) did not consider driving under the influence of cannabis to be as bad as alcohol
4) One in four high school seniors have gotten into a car with a high driver
5) Nearly one in five parents of teenagers do not consider driving while high on cannabis to be as bad as drinking and driving
Check out more information about these facts by clicking on the link below
Ford's Drugged Driving Suit
FACTS:
1) ~ 18% of motor vehicle driver deaths involve drugs other than alcohol
2) In 2013 nearly 10 million people reported driving under the influence of illicit drugs
(National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA]) - gizmag.com
http://www.gizmag.com/ford-drug-driving-suit/40533/
Ford's Drunk Driving suit came first:
PART 3 - Case Study -"Marco Muzzo sentenced to 10 years in prison for Vaughan crash that killed four".
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/marco-muzzo-sentencing-1.3509524
PART 1
Based on this article and your additional research, comment on what the possible long term effects are on the people whose lives have been forever changed. Consider 2 aspects of each of the following:
1. Emotional
2. Social
3. Physical
PART 2
Write a brief summary outlining the different charges associated with drinking and driving as well as the penalties for these charges in Canada.
PART 4 - What Would Your Ripple Effect Look Like?
This is your opportunity to think ahead, so that when you make decisions you are able to see the bigger picture. You will create your own ripple effect map. Include all of the people or groups of people who have the potential to be impacted by the decisions that you make in your life. Remember to think outside your inner circle of friends.