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Driving on Methadone: State Laws, Medical Research Have Separate Standards of Safety, Legality

December 11, 2017 by ATForum

“On Nov. 18, a 32-year-old Gaylord woman was arrested after admitting to taking liquid methadone prior to driving.

She was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated — her second offense on the charge. If she was found guilty of the charge, it could result in a $200 to $1,000 fine, a $1,000 driver responsibility fee, five days to a year in jail and the revocation of her license for a minimum of a year.

So, is it safe to drive on methadone, even with a prescription? Is it legal?

The answer depends on a number of variables, but the crux of it boils down to this: Medical research has shown that methadone, when taken properly, does not affect driving, but under Michigan law, there are still ways in which a person can face legal consequences for driving on it.”

Read more at: https://www.petoskeynews.com/gaylord/featured-ght/top-gallery/driving-on-methadone-state-laws-medical-research-have-separate-standards/article_1f6ff8f5-af23-5d8f-aedc-5a15f3fe25c2.html

Source: PetoskeyNews.com – November 30, 2017

Filed Under: 2017, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), News Updates

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