How Prescription Drugs Can Lead to a DUI
Arrests for driving under the influence in Valdosta County have remained steady. What has changed is the substance behind the arrests. While most people consider alcohol to be a driving force in charges for driving under the influence, law enforcement officials say that prescription drugs have taken over as the leading cause for DUI arrests. People sometimes believe that because they are prescribed a medication by their doctor, they cannot be arrested for driving under the influence. This is not the case. Any substance that leads to the impaired ability to drive a vehicle responsibly and safely is against the law....
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