What is Drugged Driving?

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W H A T I S
DRUGGED
DRIVING?
Driving while under the influence
of legal or illegal substances
It puts the driver, passengers, and
others who share the road in danger.
It is illegal in every state.
HOW COMMON IS DRUGGED DRIVING?
In 2017, among people ages 16 or older…1
2 1 . 4 M I L L I O N
drove after drinking ALCOHOL.
1 2 . 8 M I L L I O N
drove after using ILLICIT DRUGS.*
In 2016, among people killed in driving accidents…2
of drivers who were drug tested and had positive results.
50.5% were positive for two or more drugs
40.7% were positive for alcohol
*Illicit drugs = marijuana, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens,
inhalants, or methamphetamine.
1. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Results from the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health:
Detailed Tables. https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/cbhsq-reports/NSDUHDetailedTabs2017/NSDUHDetailedTabs
2017.htm#tab6-84A. Accessed September 24, 2018.
2. Governors Highway Safety Association. Drug-Impaired Driving: Marijuana and Opioids Raise Critical Issues for States | GHSA.
https://www.ghsa.org/resources/DUID18. Accessed August 20, 2018.
WHAT ARE EFFECTS OF DRUGS ON DRIVING?
Driving under the influence of drugs
affects you and everyone around you.
M E T H A M P H E TA M I N E S E DAT I V E S
O R CO C A I N E
M A R I J UA N A (benzodiazepines,
O P I O I DS
barbiturates, etc.)
Aggressive and
Slows reaction time Dizziness and
reckless behaviors Drowsiness and
and impairs judgment drowsiness
impaired memory
of time and distance
and thinking skills
WHAT ARE SOME STRATEGIES TO PREVENT DRUGGED DRIVING?
Offer to be a designated driver.
Have a designated driver take
all car keys.
Get a ride to and from parties
where there are drugs and alcohol.
Avoid going to parties where
alcohol and drugs are present.
Talk with friends about the risks
of drugged driving.
For more information, visit NIDA’s Drugged Driving DrugFacts
at drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/drugged-driving.