Drugs impairment goggles

Drugs are substances capable of altering individuals' behaviour, causing a state of physical and psychological dependence, hallucinations, sleep disturbances, a distorted perception of reality and many other effects.

Today, drug use causes many traffic accidents with victims, all of which could be avoided. Remember that there is no risk-free level of use: if you take drugs, don't drive.

Drugs can be classified into different types, each with different effects on driving. All of them are equally dangerous.

Types of drugs and their effects on driving

- Depressants: Slow down neural activity and reduce bodily functions.

- Stimulants: Increase neural activity and bodily functions.

- Hallucinogens: Significantly affect the individual's perception.

Depressant drugs of the nervous system include substances such as cannabis, opiates (heroin, morphine, methadone), GHB (liquid ecstasy) or tranquilizers (anxiolytics, hypnotics). They greatly reduce vision, reaction capacity, concentration and reflexes.

Stimulant drugs include substances such as amphetamines, cocaine or ecstasy. They can produce a false sense of control, reduced fatigue and reduced need for sleep. However, this is a mistaken perception that results in poor coordination, diminished reflexes, and visual and auditory problems.

Finally, regarding hallucinogenic drugs such as mushrooms, LSD and ketamine, among others, these are substances capable of producing changes in the perception of reality or imaginary visions, which depend largely on the mood of the person consuming them.