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Certain medicines and narcotics.
Certain medicines and narcotics can affect driving ability in a similar way to alcohol. These substances can have effects that impair attention, reaction time and motor coordination, increasing the risk of road accidents. Some examples of medicines that can affect driving include anxiolytics, antidepressants, opioid painkillers and antihistamines, among others. In addition, the use of illegal drugs such as marijuana, cocaine or methamphetamine can also negatively affect the ability to drive a vehicle safely.
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A cup of tea.
Certain medicines and narcotics.
A cup of coffee.
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