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If it impairs your operation of the vehicle in any way (e.g.: makes you drowsy - slows your reaction time - makes you hallucinate - etc) - yes, most definitely. Even non-presecription drugs fall into this category. You could be charged with DUI (Driving Under the Influence).
If you are the holder of a CDL - you have even more restrictions placed on you.
Technically, it's not taking the drugs that's illegal; it's operating a car while in an impaired condition that's illegal. If the drugs do not impair you, then it's legal; if they do, then it isn't.
This below link to an article on prescription drugs and driving may help:
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What is illegal driving?
illegal driving is when u take drugs or somthing else that is bad and use it on urself and drive
Are prescriptioned drugs illegal to take while driving?
Depends on the possible side effects of the drugs
Prescription drugs are safe to take when driving is safe as long as prescribed by a doctor?
are always okay to take when driving as long as they are prescribed by a doctor
Are prescription drugs okay to take one driving as long as there are prescribed by a doctor?
No they are not. If it says "do not drive or operate machinery" then if you drive you are driving under the influence of a drug.
Does prescription narcotics show up on urine test?
Yes! This is one of the primary drugs that is being tested. It doesn't matter whether it is prescribed or illegal. If it is prescribed, take your prescription with you when you get tested.
Is Abusing prescription drugs is legal.?
Its illegal if you use any prescription drug in any way that it is not prescribed. For example if the bottle says take 2 pills by mouth daily and you take it another way or take more it is illegal.
What happens when you take drugs that are legal?
It depends if you are talking about prescription medication. Even though it is sold legally, it is illegal to use it to get high. If you are talking about legal buds, then it would be like smoking cigarettes just with the feeling of being high.
Is abusing prescription drugs legal?
Its illegal if you use any prescription drug in any way that it is not prescribed. For example if the bottle says take 2 pills by mouth daily and you take it another way or take more it is illegal.
Do the Marines test for steroids?
Yes. Marines take part in urinalysis often, and all illegal drugs and controlled substances (without a prescription) will get you in big trouble.
Are Prescription drugs are always okay to take when driving?
It is commonly recommended that you try the prescription medication at least once or twice before you attempt to drive so that you know how react to the drug. So the answer actually depends on how the medication affects you personally.
Are legal drugs better then illegal drugs?
it depends what they are some legal drugs are if u take enough but there more of a risk of dying then illegal drugs, for example k2 is legal pot is not as good as the illegal but if u take enough it can be equal but your not prescribed enough to do that. Legal drugs, like prescriptions, can be just as addictive and harmful as illegal drugs. Some sources say that prescription medications are more harmful because they easily attainable, can be less expensive, and they aren't illegal to own if they're your own. However, more and more people are overdosing and entering rehab facilities because of their own medications. If you aren't taking medications as prescribed or are mixing them with other medications then they are most definitely just as dangerous as illegal drugs.
What age are the people who take drugs?
Well if your talking about legal drugs then people take it when their born, but if your on about Illegal drugs then children probably form the age of 12 start to take illegal drugs xx hope this will help
