The use of different substances of abuse increases the risks of motor vehicle accidents.[2,3] As well as substances of abuse, prescription opioid use can heighten the risk of accidents on the road.[3] The risks associated with driving safety that come with prescription opioids should be considered by prescribing clinicians, who may consider counselling patients against these dangers.[3]
References:
[1] National Institute on Drug Abuse. Drugged Driving. https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugfacts/drugged-driving, 2019. Accessed February 2023.
[2] Hartman RL, Huestis MA. Cannabis effects on driving skills. Clin Chem 2013; 59 (3): 478–492.