Non-Alchohol DUI Cases Have Increased in Oklahoma

Drugged Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges are on the rise in Oklahoma. These arrests are quickly gaining ground statistically and making a significant impact on roadways throughout the state, so much so that law enforcement is taking note. With recent New Year’s DUI checkpoints having been successful in mitigating the risk on the road over the holiday weekend, Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) is on a mission to get the word out about the increasingly prevalent issue.
For those who may have taken a mind-altering prescription drug, make sure you make wise choices and check with your doctor about whether it’s fine for you to drive on a particular medication. This may include making use of ride-sharing apps like Uber or Lyft so you can avoid the possibility of legal penalties if caught. This prevents embarrassing situations where you end up with a DUI charge during a traffic stop because you didn’t realize that a prescription medication you took that morning was causing you to drive recklessly.

Just because you have a prescription for a particular drug doesn’t mean that you have permission to drive on the roads under the influence of a mind-altering substance. Still, refraining from driving under the influence of alcohol is paramount. The number of those who drive under the influence of alcohol is much higher than those who drive under the influence of drugs, like marijuana or prescription drugs.
If you have an issue with driving under the influence and need help achieving recovery, give

Landmark Recovery of Oklahoma City a call at 405-896-8426 today. Our dedicated admissions specialists can help you get the treatment you need as soon as possible. We’re on a mission to save a million lives in the next century, starting with those in our very own Oklahoma backyard.