Florida State University · PsychologyEnnis Driving Lab
Nicole Ennis · Tallahassee, Florida
Research Focus
Dr. Nicole Ennis leads a research lab at Florida State University focused on understanding how long-term medical marijuana and prescription opioid use impact driving performance, especially in adults aged 50 and older. The lab conducts studies that explore not only the effects of these substances on safe driving but also the self-regulation strategies adopted by users. This research aims to inform public health policies and improve safety outcomes for this growing population of medical marijuana consumers.
medical marijuanaopioidsdriving performancechronic painaging
Research Aims
3AIM 01Identify the effects of daily long-term medical marijuana use on driving performance in adults aged 50 and older.
AIM 02Examine the combined effect of medical marijuana and prescription opioid use on driving outcomes.
AIM 03Explore self-regulation strategies for medical marijuana and opioid use in this age group.
Skills the Lab Values
open-road driving task assessmenturinalysisdata analysispatient interviewsstatistical modeling
Output against the department
Publications55bottom 10% of dept.267th of 296
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Citations2.4kbottom 24% of dept.226th of 296
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