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Many movies and TV shows in popular culture portray cannabis smoking: Dazed and Confused, That 70's Show, Cheech & Chong’s Up in Smoke and more. The presence of cannabis on screen is common. It can play many roles, like playfully teasing the cannabis consumer stereotype, emphasizing a main character’s personality or even acting as a casual prop in group settings or party scenes.

Do you recognize some of these popular films that feature cannabis use?

Motorists who drive while under the influence of drugs might not believe law enforcement can tell that they’re impaired, but specialized training helps these officers detect high drivers and enforce impaired driving laws.

Learn more in the How does law enforcement know I’m high article.

We all know the consequences and dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol, but do the same rules apply to driving high? Many cannabis consumers feel calmer and more focused after they smoke or take an edible, so that means it’s safe and legal to get behind the wheel, right? Let’s take a closer look.

Find out more in the Can I get a DUI for driving high article.

Just as with an alcohol-related DUI, getting your Colorado driver’s license back after a cannabis-related DUI isn’t just a matter of waiting it out — it’s a structured, lengthy and expensive process aimed at ensuring your return to driving is a safe and sober one. Colorado takes cannabis impairment behind the wheel seriously because impairment is impairment, no matter the substance.

Learn more in the How to get your license back after a DUI article.

Women are at the forefront of Colorado's maturing cannabis industry, taking on roles as budtenders, dispensary owners, entrepreneurs and advocates for responsible consumption. These women are not only shaping the future of cannabis but also driving a crucial conversation about responsible consumption and safety.

Find out more in the Women. Cars. Cannabis. article.