The father of my children drives to collect them (ex junky) and I am not sure if he should be driving. It disturbs me that I am putting my children at risk.
2007-04-28 11:43:49 · 15 answers · asked by Ylang-Ylang 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
. Methadone does not impair cognitive functions. It has no adverse effects on mental capability, intelligence, or employability. It is not sedating or intoxicating, nor does it interfere with ordinary activities such as driving a car or operating machinery
Beta blockers are usially used for cardiac issues!
Beta blockers are a class of drugs that block beta-adrenergic substances such as adrenaline (epinephrine), a key agent in the "sympathetic" portion of the autonomic (involuntary) nervous system and activation of heart muscle.
By blocking the action of the involuntary nervous system on the heart, beta blockers relieve stress on the heart. They slow the heart beat, lessen the force with which the heart muscle contracts and reduce blood vessel contraction in the heart, brain, and throughout the body.
Beta blockers can serve to treat abnormal heart rhythms (cardiac arrhythmias). They are used specifically to prevent abnormally fast heart rates (tachycardias) or irregular heart rhythms such as premature ventricular beats.
Since beta blockers reduce the demand of the heart muscle for oxygen and the chest pain of angina pectoris occurs when the oxygen demand of the heart exceeds the supply, beta blockers can be useful in treating angina. They have also become an important drug in improving survival after a person has had a heart attack.
I can see an issue with a person who is withdrawing from any type of drug and cardiac issues, especially irregular heartbeats, tachycardia with resulting increases in blood pressure. They would be used, but these are usually short term and done while someone is in detox, having their bp and heart rate monitored regularly for several days! I would have no clue why someone would be take it unless prescribed by an MD and the harmful effects may be seen if the person didn't take it!
If you feel he is under the influence call the police. If the kids are in the car that is neglect and CPS will have an issue with him driving them anywhere!
2007-04-28 11:48:32 · answer #1 · answered by cantcu 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It all depends on whether your ex's driving is impaired by the drugs.
As a police officer, if I saw your ex driving and he was say for instance weaving in the road, I would stop him to find out why. Obviously because he's taking medication and lets say not drinking alcohol, then there's no obvious smell. I would ask the obvious question as to whether he's taken any drugs and look for obvious signs of impairment. Some officers are trained to do impairment tests (finger to nose etc). I then have to make a decision at roadside as to whether I think his driving is impared through drugs. If I think it is then I can arrest under sec 4 of The Road Traffic Act (driving whilst impaired through dringk or drugs).
Once at the station he would be seen by a doctor who would do certain impairment tests. A blood sample would then be obtained, which would be sent off to a forensic lab. This would tell us what and how much of whatever drugs are in his system.
The evidence for any case would then be formed from what the officer saw of the persons driving and any roadside impairment test, the doctors impairment test and blood content results.
Can I suggest that when he calls to collect your children, that if he does seem impaired then not to let your children go with him. When he does leave contact the police with his registration details and home address and hopefully he should be stopped and checked.
2007-04-30 12:05:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are the details of the offence and powers to stop a person suspected of driving under the influence of drugs:
Under Prevention of Driving under the Influence of Drugs Act 2003............
Section 40B Using motor vehicles while under the influence of controlled drugs A person is guilty of an aggravated offence if he drives a motor vehicle on a road while under the influence of any controlled drug in Class A, Class B or Class C of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (c. 38).
Section 40C Field impairment test and blood sample
A constable shall have the right to require any driver whom he reasonably suspects of committing a moving traffic offence to take a field impairment test or require a blood sample for analysis or both, for the purpose of establishing whether or not that driver is under the influence of any controlled drug.
Methadone is a Class A drug
Make a telephone call to the police prior to his attendance to collect the children. better yet, ask the local police to send round the local Home beat Officer and explain it to him. They willbe discrete, and he will never betold who shopped him.
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2007-05-01 12:19:03 · answer #3 · answered by Kalma T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to drive a car if under the influence of drugs. Even some prescribed drugs can stop you driving. I would think that methadone and beta blockers would be under this category.
2007-05-01 09:47:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Driving while intoxicated includes any type of intoxication. The standard is whether you have the normal use of your physical and mental faculties. If a person can be shown to not have the normal use of them, then he or she is intoxicated. It may be more difficult for the officers to prove if they do not do a blood or urine test. However, if the officers are good (and highway patrol officers usually are because that is all they do 24/7) then they will recognize a person who is intoxicated on drugs instead of alcohol. It does not really matter if the drugs are illegal ot legal. It is against the law to drive while you are intoxicated.
2007-04-28 14:29:22 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cantcu hit it dead on. Beta blockers are used for some cardiac problems such as arrhythmia's and to strengthen the heartbeat while lowering the heartrate. Methadone used in the dose provided just keeps the addict from jonesing for a fix.
Edit: Well done Cantcu on your answer.
2007-04-28 12:00:00 · answer #6 · answered by chuck_junior 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If it was illegal to drive under the influence of beta blockers then thousands and thousands of people shouldn't be driving!
It might be worth checking re the methadone, just call your local police station, they'll tell you for certain.
2007-04-28 11:54:08 · answer #7 · answered by greenbean 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
As far as I know it's only illegal if his driving is impaired. If you take cold medication and it effects your driving you can be arrested for DUI. Even if his driving isn't effected it's still a bad idea and you are obviously concerned, so if I were you I would find another driver, one you know for sure is safe, it's not worth taking the chance.
2007-04-28 14:42:02 · answer #8 · answered by Sarahbelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the road traffic act (think its section 5) makes it illegal to drive whilst under the influence of a substance, where the effect of the substance will effect their performance.
if you think he is, report it to the cop shop, they will put it on their intel system, and if they see him they will pull him over, and if he seems under the influence of a substance then they will take him in for testing.
at the end of the day your childrens safety comes first.
2007-04-30 11:34:23 · answer #9 · answered by the mofo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-04 01:38:46 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋