Cannabis
This is the main psychoactive chemical in cannabis.
THC
This class of prescription drug is used for anxiety and can cause drowsiness and slowed reaction time.
benzodiazepines (like Xanax or Valium)
This popular legal stimulant is found in coffee, energy drinks, and sodas
Caffeine
This household product can be abused to get high and is extremely dangerous when inhaled.
inhalants (like glue or aerosol cans)
This percent of fatal crashes in the U.S. involve drivers with drugs in their system.
56%
Unlike THC, this non-psychoactive compound in cannabis is often used for its potential anti-inflammatory and calming effects.
CBD
This class of medications, including drugs like penicillin and azithromycin, is prescribed to treat bacterial infections.
antibiotics
This stimulant, commonly prescribed for ADHD under brand names like Adderall and Vyvanse, increases dopamine and norepinephrine activity.
amphetamine
True or False: Eating a poppy seed bagel can cause you to test positive for opioids.
True
This age group is most likely to drive under the influence of drugs.
18-25 years old
Cannabis is commonly classified as both a hallucinogen and this other drug type, due to its relaxing effects.
These types of prescription drugs are commonly used to treat pain but can cause drowsiness, nausea, and slowed thinking — all dangerous for driving.
opioids
Often smoked or chewed, this stimulant is derived from the tobacco plant and is highly addictive.
Nicotine
This class of drugs can cause people to see or hear things that aren't there.
hallucinogens
The combination of alcohol and this drug is one of the most common impairing combos in DUI arrests.
cannabis (or marijuana)
In many states, you can be charged with DUI if you test positive for THC within this many hours of driving.
2-6 hours (Varies by State)
This class of antidepressants, including Prozac and Lexapro, works by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.
SSRIs
This illegal stimulant, also known as "crack" in its freebase form, creates intense euphoria by flooding the brain with dopamine.
Cocaine
This type of impairment occurs even when a person doesn't “feel” high but their ability to drive is reduced.
residual impairment
True or False: Drug-impaired driving is tracked separately from alcohol-impaired driving in most states.
True
This term refers to cannabis products with THC concentrations of 90% or higher, typically found in waxes, oils, or dabs.
cannabis concentrates
These over-the-counter drugs can also impair driving due to drowsiness, especially in allergy meds.
antihistamines (like Benadryl
Long-term stimulant abuse can lead to this serious mental health effect, often mistaken for schizophrenia.
stimulant-induced psychosis
This animal has been observed deliberately consuming fermented fruit to get intoxicated, making it one of the few non-human species known to engage in recreational substance use.
Monkey (chimpanzee / orangutan / primate — multiple primates have shown this behavior!)
According to recent data, drug-impaired drivers are most likely to be caught driving during this time of day.
nighttime (or late night/early morning)