Impaired driving due to prescription medication is often given less attention than driving under the influence of illegal drugs. Yet, prescription drugs are just as dangerous, if not more dangerous, because many people are either not aware of the drug’s influence on their driving or assume prescribed medication is “safe.” Some medication, however, significantly increases the risk of car crashes. According to the World Health Organization’s report “Drug Use and Road Safety”, the risk of a fatal crash occurs when someone takes benzodiazepine or a sleeping pill like Zopiclone more than doubles. What are the most common prescription drugs involved
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