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Mar
Yes, prescription drugs can cause distracted driving accidents. Most drivers know that taking illegal drugs and drinking alcohol can impair their ability to drive safely and significantly increase the risk of car accidents. But some may not know that some prescription drugs can also have similar hazardous effects on their driving ability. Besides that, drivers who cause distracted driving crashes and other kinds of car accidents are likewise at risk of being charged with DWI or driving while intoxicated. Depending on the specific charge, a DWI comes with the following penalties: A fine of $2,000 up to $10,000 Jail time…