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Drugged driving as dangerous as any impaired vehicle operation Impaired is impaired, and whether the cause is alcohol, drugs or something else, there is no excuse for driving impaired. Under the influence, you jeopardize your safety, your passengers’ safety and the safety of other road users. The Canada Safety Council has begun a campaign to increase awareness about the dangers and deadly consequences of driving while under the influence of drugs. The campaign coincided with the start of the holiday season, a time when most messages about impaired driving warn against operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. “Don’t drink and drive” is a crucial message, but impairment goes far beyond alcohol and it is a reality throughout the year. How much does it take to become impaired? There is no simple answer to this question because it depends on many factors, such as the substance and the person taking it. After having a drink and waiting a certain amount of time, for example, people are legally allowed to drive if they have very low blood-alcohol content. This amount varies by jurisdiction and graduated licensing rules. With prescription and over-thecounter drugs, abuse or misuse can happen and needs to be recognized and corrected. This means you should not exceed recommended dosages. You should not take someone else’s medicine, or use medicine to get high. Further, it means you should read and respect labels and warnings. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about how prescriptions or over-the-counter medicines can impact your driving abilities. With illegal drugs, there is no safe amount. The whole purpose of taking these drugs is to get high. The impairment caused by illegal drugs can take hours and even days to wear off. Continued on 4
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DINNER FOR YOUTH
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Bithia Harris checked on a roasted turkey at the Youth Zone complimentary Christmas dinner held for teenagers in the 100 Mile House area on Dec. 21.
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