California Office of Traffic Safety Awards Drugged Driving Grant to the County of Monterey Health Department for Cannabis Education Program
The County of Monterey Health Department is pleased to announce that they are the recipient of a $206,065 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its Public Health Cannabis Education Program. The grant will fund community educational outreach and a public awareness campaign to engage teens and young adults, inform them of the dangers of driving while under the influence of cannabis, and reduce instances of drug impaired driving. "We are excited to receive this grant, which will allow us to enhance our efforts to prevent drugged driving and promote safer roadways,” said Elaine Narciso, Health Program Coordinator, County of Monterey Health Department. “With education and awareness focused on youth and young adults, we aim to reduce crashes and injuries caused by from driving while high. Our goal is to shift community norms around driving while under the influence and promote safer driving behaviors." According to the Centers for Disease Control and...