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Alcohol-Depressant that slows down central
nervous system-BAC .08-Only thing that will get alcohol out of one’s
blood system is TIME!-Physical Effects: Reaction time,
coordination, depth perception, speed perception, and vision
-Implied consent laws
OTC and Prescription Drugs
-OTC-Purchased legally without a doctor’s Prescription (cold medicine, Tylenol, etc.)
-Prescription drugs must be prescribed by a doctor, always ask if operating an automobile is safe while taking these.
Other Depressants-Usually prescribed by doctors for
patients with high levels of tension-Sleeping pills and tranquilizers
Hallucinogens
-Mind altering drugs that are illegal to sell or possess
-Marijuana, PCP, LSD, and Hashish