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Substance misuse, including with alcohol, is a significant public health problem in the UK. It is often encountered by GPs and managed by primary care teams. When consulting patients who misuse drugs and alcohol, as well as performing a ‘brief intervention’, you should consider the risks of drink or drug driving, which are both prevalent and harmful. Patients correctly taking medication might ask about the effect of using these drugs on their driving status. This article will discuss the relevant laws and regulations and will outline how to apply these in practice, especially in situations when patients continue to drive against medical advice.

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