Concerns with regard to driving under the influence of teen driver is not to limit alcohol consumption, but also impaired driving as a result of the effects of certain medications, if prescribed by a doctor or get OTC.

Many prescription and over-the-counter medications have a kind of side effect, the negative a teenager ability drive affected, such as a reasonably prudent person excluding the impact of certain drugs. If someone while affected drives in Atlanta or in very Georgia of prescription drugs, he created what an unacceptable risk of a serious car accident personal injury or wrongful death.  Many people don't know that you can be charged with DUI if the impairment is caused by a prescription drug or over the counter medicine.

A major concern driving with young people today includes the increasing use of painkillers, stimulants or other medicine to get high. One of ten teens report about, the abuse of cough medicine euphoric effect, which it always popular in this age group as cocaine, ecstasy, achieving LSD or methamphetamine. Many teens that cough medicine for the purpose of getting high don't abuse, prescription drugs are addictive. Teens tend to be a misconception that prescription drugs are safer than illegal drugs, for all if it to safe driving. However, side effects of some prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications can mirror the effects of illegal drugs. For example, Ritalin (generic: methylphenidate) is a stimulant that, if misused can mimic the effects of amphetamines.

Driving behaviors that are common, if drivers are included under the influence of an amphetamine drifting of the lane, erratic driving, weaving, acceleration, drive away from the road, an increase in the risk taking into account and high speed collisions. As Ritalin which can mimic effects of stimulants such as amphetamines, can the growing trend the abuse of this drug pose serious threat of serious Georgia car accidents.

Side effects of many prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications are also with drowsiness or sedation depending on the type of medication. Levels vary depending on whether these drugs taken in high doses, alone or mixed with other drugs or alcohol, which can reinforce the effect of impairment. Benzodiazepines, which can increase the effect of sedation when alcohol is consumed at the same time is one of the most commonly abused prescription drugs.

Some types of prescription or over-the-counter medications that are used in the vernacular and can contribute to serious accidents in Georgia car, include:

Sedative, hypnotic, or antipsychotic prescription MedicationsAntidepressantsHallucinogensAnalgestics or PainkillersCough drugs and AntihistaminesCombinations, such as such as sedative AntidepressantsNarcotic PainkillersAnabolic steroidsStimulants

The age groups that are most vulnerable to the effects of the prescription drug abuse are young people and older people. Young people aged 12-17 have a high rate of abuse or the use of prescription or OTC drugs without a medical purpose including amphetamines, barbiturates and Psychotherapeutics. Sensitivity to the side effects of the medicine, such as people age, which means that those 65 and older especially vulnerable to increased side effects are increased. The side effects of taking or a drug can consume sleepiness, impaired response times or contain distorted depth perception.

Prescription abuse is dangerous when combined with alcohol or both, and increase the risk of a fatal accident. Each level of impairment by drugs and alcohol at risk people for a serious car accident in Atlanta, even though the impairment is caused by a few drinks, cough syrup or an allergy medicine. If you was injured in a car collision with prescription medications or over-the-counter medications, such as alcohol or illegal drugs, you should seek legal advice, because you may have to compensation for your injuries claim. Car accident attorneys represent our Georgia customers in all Georgia, including but not limited to Albany, Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Dalton, Gainesville, Macon, Marietta, Rome, Roswell, Savannah, Smyrna, Valdosta, helping Warner Robins and all the smaller towns and rural areas in the State. Call us today for your free consultation at 1-800-LAW-NEED (1-800-529-6333) or visit us on the Internet at www.montlick.com.  No matter where you are we are only a phone call away, and we come to you.

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