What are narcotics? We explain the definition of narcotics and how it relates to driving, as well as what happens if you drive under the influence of narcotics.
Narcotics are anesthetic or stimulants that affect the central nervous system and can cause addiction or damage. The medical term narcotics only includes sedatives and painkillers – especially opioids such as morphine and heroinIt is forbidden to drive if you have a narocotic substance in your blood, with the exception of those who for medical reasons use narcotic drugs prescribed by a doctor. Violation of this law is called drug driving and can result in up to 2 years in prison.
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