Unfortunately, drugs and addiction to them are more present in our society today than we would like. There is no sector of our society that is free from suffering this scourge in its professionals, and furthermore, there are sectors in which having a drug addiction is more dangerous than in others.
Be careful, a drug addiction is always dangerous, regardless of the sector you are in, but If, for example, you work in the world of transportation, there is an added risk, which is that there is the possibility of driving a vehicle when you are high. That’s what we mean.
It is a fact that cocaine addiction is a widespread problem that greatly affects people’s lives, not allowing them to live it in a healthy and balanced way. However, today we want to talk about Cocaine in the world of transport and its professionals
As we tell you, seeing truckers who consume cocaine is more common than it may seem at first, and this has a lot to do with the effects of this drug on the body. These are effects that appear in the addict in a matter of a few minutes, and that can be very attractive at first.
One of those effects we talked about is the feeling of euphoria When cocaine is used, the person who takes it feels full of energy and euphoric. However, that feeling can be deceptive and can lead to making bad decisions, something very dangerous for the life of the driver and other people on the road.
The second of the effects that we want to highlight is the feeling of being alert, of having all attention mechanisms super activated something that can also cause many problems while driving.
There is a third effect of the drug on transporters, which is none other than the one makes you stop being hungry and sleepy This is dangerous, especially on long trips. It is necessary to take breaks to sleep and eat, so that all faculties are perfect to respond and react if necessary to any unforeseen event that may arise while driving.
The three effects we have mentioned can lead the driver to overestimate himself and his abilities, which can put himself in danger, but also others. He may think that he doesn’t need to stop or rest, or that he can relax behind the wheel because he feels like he can do it all. In a way, it is logical, since on many occasions (most) The carrier is subject to schedules and has to comply with them And that’s why he turns to cocaine.
The thing is that, despite those sensations, it is simply a perception. It’s not real. It has been proven that cocaine does not provide these abilities, but on the contrary, it causes these abilities not only to not improve, but to suffer a continuous decline. Furthermore, once the effect has passed, others will appear such as irritability (tremendously dangerous while driving) or lack of concentration (equally dangerous).
A short-term solution that can become a real problem
That is, neither more nor less, than what cocaine is in a carrier. The profession is hard, we know, because it makes you stay away from your home for a long time.
For company, the only thing you take with you in the vast majority of cases is a radio, and also, when the trips already sound familiar because we have done them many times, we can relax, which if we add it to the consumption of coca, the result can be fatal
You have to work, especially if you dedicate yourself to this, to handle the loneliness of the truck without having to fall into drugs. To do this, you can listen to the radio, sing, stop from time to time to chat with other people… anything is valid as long as you don’t fall into cocaine consumption.
Avoid the risks
Without taking into account the risks of being addicted to drugs, it must be said that using while driving can literally cost you your life. To you and other drivers.
All it takes is a little carelessness or recklessness What do you do because you feel almighty “thanks” to coke. Of course, it is best not to consume, but these small guidelines can also help you:
To conclude, we want to insist on the great danger of using cocaine when working in the world of transportation. Don’t fall for it.
