Marijuana Breathalyzer in the Works to Identify Stoned Drivers

A handheld device that police could use to test drivers for the presence of THC is being developed by researchers at Washington State University.
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Stoners take note, police may soon have a tool to tell whether you're driving under the influence of marijuana.

Researchers at Washington State University are developing a breathalyzer that will detect the presence of THC, the psychoactive component of marijuana, the News Tribune reports. WSU chemistry professor Herbert Hill and a doctoral student are working on a handheld device similar to the ones used by police to tell whether a person is under the influence of alcohol.