Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday, Michael Weeks the Minister of National Security, highlighted figures contained in a recent study on an anonymous study, investigating the types and prevalence of substances consumed by individuals involved in road traffic accidents, (RTAs) who sought treatment in the Emergency Room at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
The study was carried out from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024.
Key findings revealed that out of 167 participants (16% female, 84% male, aged 16-90 years), 119 individuals, or 71%, tested positive for substances. Among these, 53 participants (32%) had only alcohol in their system, 32 (19%) had only drugs, and 34 (20%) had both alcohol and drugs in their system.
The positive drug tests identified substances such as THC, cocaine, methamphetamines, benzodiazepines, and/or opiates. Notably, 20% of accidents occurred on Fridays, followed by Saturdays, and a significant proportion of the RTAs were single-vehicle incidents (62%), predominantly involving motorbike riders (81%).
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