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How do opiates affect driving?

I’m putting together a presentation on how opiates affect driving. Just wondering how being under the influence changes how people drive.

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Brittni Brinn · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That’s great that you’re researching this! Opiates, whether legally prescribed or taken illegally, can lead to dizziness, mood changes, and slower reaction times. Similar to
drinking and driving
, being under the influence of drugs drastically increases a driver’s chance of causing an accident.
Here are some additional impacts that opiates have:
  • Lethargy or sedation
  • Reduced attention span
  • Reduced short-term memory
  • Poor coordination
  • Blurred vision
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All the best with your presentation!
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