Use of illicit drugs or misuse of prescription drugs can make driving a car unsafe—just like driving after drinking alcohol. Drugged driving puts the driver, passengers, and others who share the road at risk. Read the DrugFacts
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Use the SAMHSA Treatment Locator or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
Related Resources
- Impaired Driving: Get the Facts (March 2019)
- Marijuana Use and Driving (CDC, 2017)
- Drunk Driving Information (NHTSA)
- “Cannabis effects on driving longitudinal control with and without alcohol” (Journal of Applied Toxicology, February 2016)
- Research Report: Marijuana - Does marijuana use affect driving? (December 2019)
Other Resources
- MEDLINEplus Health Information on Substance Use Disorders (National Library of Medicine, NIH)
- Healthfinder.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies in human volunteers conducted to answer specific health questions. Learn about the NIH-sponsored clinical trials available to you.
- NIDA Clinical Trial Locator - answer a few simple questions and get contact information for Clinical Trials near you.