We have always talked about zero tolerance for alcohol and drug use behind the wheel. Even at this point, many drivers continue to be caught under the influence of these substances that clearly alter the senses and increase the percentage of suffering / causing an accident. However, there is a somewhat more unknown danger that affects driving. We are talking about medicines, present in the lives of a significant percentage of the population, which may affect their abilities and even test positive for drug control.
Medications, even those without a prescription, can have adverse driving effects. Drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, double or blurred vision, feeling of vertigo, decreased reflexes, lack of coordination, and even fainting and dizziness have been detected in some users. It goes without saying that any of these effects could cause an accident and, therefore, it is very important to have knowledge of what is being taken.
The drugs that most affect driving are psychotropic drugs, those that act on mental activity and are used for diseases such as sleep disorder, anxiety, psychosis, depression, epilepsy, Parkinson's, pain, migraines, dementia, allergies, eye conditions, the flu, or a cold. Whenever you are taking medication for any of these ailments, you must consult with your doctor or pharmacist about driving compatibility.
However, these drugs that affect driving are clearly identified. The pictogram of driving appears on the outside of its packaging, with a car inside a red triangle. This sign does not expressly prohibit driving while taking the medicine but warns of the need to read the package leaflet and to take into account any possible adverse effects. Always take precautions when this pictogram appears.
As if that were not enough, these drugs can not only affect driving but can also be positive for drug control. We have already commented that not all positives for drugs would be true since some substances last in the body even if it is not under their effects. There has always been some controversy with drug tests because they detect the substance but do not specify the amount that has been consumed.
As we were introducing, also some habitual medicines can have a structure similar to the drugs that the apparatus detects and can cause false positives in these tests. They can be confused in urine tests with amphetamines, methylamphetamines, methadone, opiates, phencyclidine, barbiturates, cannabinoids or benzodiazepines.
The positive drug test in a control is a serious offense punishable and the withdrawal of six points from the driving license. If it is shown that you drive under the influence of drugs with a psychotechnical test.
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