What is Drugged Driving

Drugged driving is driving under the influence of legal or illegal substances. Many people know that it isn’t safe to drive after drinking alcohol. It’s also unsafe to drive after using illicit drugs or after misusing prescription drugs.

Driving under the influence of drugs is dangerous not just for the person using drugs, but also for passengers and other people who share the road. And driving while high is against the law.

How common is drugged driving?

What-is-Drugged-Driving-1 It’s more common than you might think. Take a look at the statistics in the infographic below.

What are the effects of drugs on driving?

Marijuanacocainemethamphetamineopioidssedatives, and alcohol all make driving unsafe.

 

What-is-Drugged-Driving-2How can you help prevent friends from driving while on drugs?  

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