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Thread #124640   Message #2760298
Posted By: SharonA
05-Nov-09 - 02:50 PM
Thread Name: BS: proposed alteration to drink driving level
Subject: RE: BS: proposed alteration to drink driving level
You're welcome, Smokey! You ask: "I'd be interested to learn exactly what medication can put an illegal amount of alcohol in the bloodstream, as was suggested earlier. I know some cough remedies and mouth-washes contain small amounts of alcohol, but I've never known anyone actually drink them in pints."

It's not "suggested", Smokey; it's a fact. Check out these articles, for starters, that give some information on the subject:

"DRUGS THAT RAISE BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVELS": http://www.healthcentral.com/static/pp/pdf_guides/alcohol-02.pdf

"Common Over-The-Counter Drugs In DUI/DWI/OUI/OWI Cases":
http://drunkdrivingdefense.com/general/non-prescription-medication-alcohol.htm

"Illegal or Prescription Drug DUI":
http://www.criminaldefenseattorneytampa.com/PracticeAreas/DrivingUndertheInfluenceDUI/IllegalorPrescriptionDrugDUI.aspx

"DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF MEDICATION":
http://www.bayareaduidefense.com/docs/dui_medication.shtml

"DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION:
http://www.floridaduilawyerblog.com/driving_under_the_influence_of/

"DUI AND SLEEP MEDICATIONS":
http://www.floridaduilawyerblog.com/2009/10/dui_and_sleep_medications.html