PREVENTING SUBSTANCE IMPAIRED DRIVING
In addition to those with diagnosable addiction problems, there are those who merely do not consider the dangers of driving while substance impaired. Even if your friend or loved one does not meet the official criteria established for identifying addiction, they may continue to be- have in a dangerous and harmful way by driving while substance impaired. There are a number of people who underes- timate the impact of alcohol and/or drugs on their physical and mental capabilities. Despite the fact that some people feel more outgoing when they’ve consumed alcohol or drugs, of- ten it will affect the central nervous system, which impairs vision, coordination, judgment,
and reaction time. Because judgment is affected, the person consum- ing alcohol and/ or drugs usually believes they are okay to drive, but they may not make the safest deci- sion in that state of impairment.
Different types of drugs affect the body differently.
Different types of drugs affect the body differ- ently. Something as benign as ibuprofen, when taken in high doses can actually kill you. Some drugs bring your body up and make you excited or jittery. Other drugs, such as alcohol are ac- tually depressants to your system.
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