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Transport sector addiction to substances

February 7, 2017
Transport sector addiction

Transport sector addiction to substances is threatening to get out of hand going by the number of deaths happening on our roads today

Transport sector addiction to substances: Fatal deaths on our roads

We are privileged to move from place to place in real time bringing the convenience of movement home thanks to the ever increasing development in technology and mordantly. As we appreciate this achievement a lot of people who have been entrusted with the lives of people they transport have allowed themselves to be controlled by lethal substances causing them not to be fully in control of these machines while on the road and as a result causing serious damages to the lives of people and properties. I am talking about the reckless driving by those drives under the influence of drugs. That introduces us to our discussion of transport sector addiction to illicit substances. According to the experts from AWAREmed health and wellness resource center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury MD, available statistics has established that no single day will pass without life being lost on our roads and majority of these deaths are directly associated with drunk driving. This devastating finding of drunk driving is therefore going to form the basis of our discussion in this article and since you are a regular user of our roads kindly take some time and stay on the link to get facts of this menace.

It goes without saying that alcohol is one of the most abused substances by drivers and even pedestrians on our roads and streets the world over. For instance findings from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) National Roadside Survey states that more than 16% of weekend, nighttime drivers tested positive for illegal prescription, or over-the-counter (OTC) medications 11% tested positive for illegal drugs.  In 2009, 18% of fatally injured drivers tested positive for at least one illegal drug, prescription or over-the-counter). As if that is not enough a study conducted by Monitoring the  Future (MTF) established that for every 12 high school student allowed to drive 1 is reported to be driving under the influence of a drug especially alcohol and marijuana.

Transport sector addiction to substances: Shocking number of deaths

This kind of behavior is what causes deaths on our roads you can imagine if school going children are already deeply involved in drug taking what kind of future are we looking forth to? Your guess is as good as mine. Let me continue giving you some statistics that resonate the magnitude of the problem of drunk driving in 2009, the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) reported that 3,952 fatally injured drivers tested positive for drug involvement. Taking this as an example let’s say that each of this drivers were carrying 30 passengers and of the 30 and they all die it would then mean that we have lost 118,560 lives on our roads and the most painful thing is that these deaths are related drugs and specifically alcohol.

These statistics begs answers to the most common question people normally ask almost every time death occur on our roads that what are the authorities doing about it. While it is true that something is being done this question will not just go away until our drivers become more responsible for the lives of their passengers. The simple responsibility begins with each driver making an honest decision of staying sober while on the wheels. Before this is done, very little is likely to be seen and that is why seeking for experts help from AWAREmed health center becomes necessary. If you are a driver struggling with drug addiction, you can make a difference by scheduling an appointment with doctor Akoury today for the commencement of your recovery process.

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Transport segment addiction to substances

February 7, 2017
Transport segment addiction

Transport segment addiction to substances is leading in death on our roads

Transport segment addiction to substances: Legal response to drugged driving

There is no doubt that our transport segment addiction to substances is leading in fatal road carnage. One of the most effective measures to have been taken was in 1988 where the Department of Transportation responsible for commercial drivers, airline pilots and train engineers introduces the per se standard for illegal drug use where any indication of recent illegal drug use was considered be a violation of the law. This was a step bold enough and since then many states globally have adopted this “per se” laws, so that it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle if there is any detectable level of a prohibited drug or its metabolites in the driver’s blood. Even though this (per se) standard is not a measure of impairment, it is an indicator of illegal driving behavior. As a way of controlling road carnage, doctor Dalal Akoury MD who is also a veteran addiction expert supports the steps taken and adds that this need to be approached from all direction. And for that reason she establish a health center (AWAREmed health center) to primarily help in transforming each individual’s life through increasing awareness about health and wellness and by empowering individuals to find their own inner healing power. You can therefore call her on telephone number 843 213 1480 to schedule an appointment for the commencement of your treatment process.

Drug evaluation and classification

As a measure to bringing sanity in the public transport sector and also to reduce the levels of drunk driving, many states are beginning to implement drug regulation and classification programs objectively to train the police officers to be the drug recognition experts. Under this program police officers are educated on specific detection skills based on the characteristics in a person’s appearance and behaviors which may be associated with drug intoxication. With this knowledge when the officer suspects the driver is under the influence of any drug or an element of drug intoxication the office request for a blood or urine sample to be taken from the suspect and be submitted to a laboratory for an examination and confirmation of the suspicion and appropriate action taken depending on the result.

Transport segment addiction to substances: Drugged driving is hazardous

As mention above many lives are lost on our roads and studies have established that majority of deaths are as a result of the driver being intoxicated with a given drug and this is not any news anyone would want to listen to often. Those risking the lives of others by taking drugs and still insist to drive must take note that drugs are substances which acts negatively on the brain and central nervous system thereby affecting ones driving skills. These drugs affect the brain differently and are very hazardous depending on how they are used, the amount consumed, the history of the user, and other factors. To get the effects of these drugs better let us discus some the effects related to these drugs as follows:

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Drink driving and laws of alcoholism

January 30, 2017
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Drink driving and laws of alcoholism posses great challenge to the authorities who have also legalized alcohol consumption

Drink driving and laws of alcoholism: Mixing alcohol with other drugs

Many lives are unnecessarily lost on the roads globally due to drink driving. Studies have also established that alcohol is the major cause of many of these deaths and because of these nearly all states across the globe are taking this seriously by enforcing stringent laws to protect and save lives. Drink driving has become a serious criminal offence and driving with blood alcohol content of 0.08 % and above will land you in the wrong books with the authorities. Other general illegalities and penalties include:

  • To drive while impaired even if your BAC is less than .08 per cent.
  • Declining to provide a breath sample when asked by the police is also illegal.
  • Suspension of your driver’s license on the spot for 90 days
  • Separate criminal charges to face in court.
  • Also, if you are learning to drive and have a Graduated Driver’s License, you are not allowed to drive after drinking ANY alcohol.

These are just but a few rules and penalties applicable in most countries in an effort to bringing order on our roads. The same penalties and more are also applicable where one mixes alcohol with other drugs. To demonstrate the seriousness of this problem the authorities in Ontario have made even much harsher penalties to offenders. For instance if you are convicted of impaired driving more than once the penalties is as follows:

  • First conviction – your driver’s license is suspended for one year and a further $600 fine.
  • Second conviction – your driver’s license is suspended for three years and 14 days in jail.
  • Third conviction – your license is suspended for 10 years or for life plus 90 days in jail
  • Fourth conviction: such offenders will never own a driver’s license in Ontario soil again and they will still be sentenced to jail for another 90 days.

Drink driving and laws of alcoholism: Reducing risks and getting help

Matters relating to alcohol abuse and drug addiction are very complicated and needs proper plan in the presence and for the future to stay safe. You may want to consider the following as guide:

  • Have a back-up plan for getting home (have money and a phone number for a taxi, or call your parents or a friend whom you trust).
  • If you drink at all, it is best not to drive at all.
  • When relying on others for a ride, make sure you know how much the driver has drunk before deciding to get in the car (this includes rides with adults, too).
  • If you drink, pace your drinks, have some non-alcoholic drinks too, and eat before you drink and while you are drinking.
  • Plan ahead for overnight stays. Make sure you know how much your friends are drinking and how they are getting home.
  • Don’t mix alcohol with medicines or illegal drugs. Check with your pharmacist to be sure.

Finally, your safety is priceless and should come fast. Why must you go to jail for things you can deal with locally? Did you know that just by defeating denial and calling on doctor Dalal Akoury for help is a great milestone in your recovery process? This is because doctor Akoury founder this facility to help in the transformation of every individual through increasing awareness about health and wellness and by empowering individuals to find their own inner healing power. You too can become one of the many beneficiaries by calling on her on telephone number 843 213 1480 for your recovery commencement.

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