Truck Driver Drug Usage

Truck Driver Drug Usage

Drug usage in the United States is one of the top reasons why automobile and truck accidents happen with such frequency. Millions of americans use drugs for a variety of reasons, often times abusing their use.

Truck driver drug usage is a common factor in truck accidents. If you or someone you know has been involved in a drug related truck accident, contact one of our experienced truck accident attorneys in your area today!

Drug related truck accidents are often times very serious and deadly. Drugs and alcohol are linked to horrific events that happen on the US roadways. The most common cases of substance abuse involve alcohol-related accidents, also referred to as DUI and DWI's.

Common Intoxicating/Controlled Substances Used:

• Alcohol
• Marijuana
• Heroin
• Cocaine
• Amphetamines

Many truck drivers use controlled substances to assist them to stay awake during their long and strenuous schedules. They have rushed time frames and often times, driver fatigue takes over, leaving the truck driver defenseless against their exhaustion. Exhaustion is not an excuse to consume drugs since intoxication of any degree can cause serious consequences.

According to the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), most medical patients take their prescribed medication responsibly. On the other hand, reports from a one year study conducted by the National Institute on Drug Use (NIDA) has shown that approximately 9 million Americans used prescription drugs for non-medical purposes. Non-medical purposes include misusing prescription drugs for recreation and for psychic effects--to get high, to have fun, to get a lift, to calm down, and for relaxing effects.

Truck driver drug usage is a common factor in truck accidents. If you or someone you know has been involved in a drug related truck accident, contact one of our experienced truck accident lawyers in your area today!

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Truck driver drug usage is a common factor in truck accidents. If you or someone you know has been involved in a drug related truck accident, contact one of our experienced truck accident attorneys in your area today!