The charge of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) is referred to as operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) in Ohio and is commonly associated with alcohol. However, a motorist may be arrested for driving under the influence of drugs (DUID). And while people can understandably assume that these charges apply to illegal drugs, these criminal charges can also apply to use of prescription drugs.
Many legally prescribed drugs can have side effects that police will claim impaired a motorist’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Some of the side effects include:
- Blurred vision
- Breathing issues
- Confusion
- Delayed reaction Order Xanax Online time
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Hallucinations
- Lightheadedness
- Nausea
- Overactive reflexes
- Sleep Buy Xanax Online problems
- Weakness
There are several different types of prescription drugs that may be involved in DUI charges. These can include multiple legal opiates, painkillers, sedatives, sleeping pills, and stimulants. Some of the drugs that are most commonly involved in these types of OVI arrests include, but are not limited to:
- Adderall®
- Alprazolam (Xanax®)
- Clonazepam (Klonopin®)