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The Cocaine Byproduct That’s Costing Irish Drivers Their Licence
"Benzoylecgonine doesn’t cause impairment.
At all.
Read that again.
Unlike cocaine, cannabis, heroin or MDMA which does cause impairment in some way, BZE does not"

Patrick Horan
Aug 114 min read


Stoned Yesterday. Banned Today
"The legal limit for benzoylecgonine is 50ngs.
And the mean level for it was a whopping 1032.9ng, more than 20 times the legal limit"

Patrick Horan
Aug 94 min read


You Followed the Rules — So Why Is the System Treating You Like a Criminal?
"Most people still think "drug driving" means cannabis or cocaine.
They don't realise that prescription medication, taken legally, even with a GP’s advice, can put them off the road"

Patrick Horan
Aug 33 min read


Can Prescription Drugs Be Taken While Driving in Ireland, Or Could Solpadeine Cost You Your Licence?
"Remember those labels that say, “may cause drowsiness”?
You should pay attention to those.
They’re there for a reason.
If the medication that you take can cause you to become drowsy then you shouldn’t drive

Patrick Horan
Aug 23 min read


How Long Do Drugs Stay in Your System for Driving in Ireland?
"I have never seen someone in possession of a [medical exemption for drugs], and even if they did have one, it wouldn't protect them if they were impaired while driving.

Patrick Horan
Jul 315 min read


You’re Asking the Wrong Question About Cannabis and Driving
The Gardai will prosecute you.
Will the court convict you?

Patrick Horan
Jul 233 min read


How Long After Smoking Cannabis Can You Drive in Ireland
Cannabis & Driving in Ireland: How Long Before You’re Legally Safe? Q: How long after smoking cannabis can I legally drive in Ireland? A:...

Patrick Horan
Jul 222 min read


Drug Driving in Ireland: The Quiet Shift That Most People Miss
Facts don't care about how you felt.

Patrick Horan
Jun 114 min read


What is the law for Drug Driving in Ireland?
Some drugs stay in your blood for a long time.

Patrick Horan
Oct 17, 20233 min read


Drug driving case withdrawn.
Relying on Google Maps is not always wise.

Patrick Horan
Jul 24, 20234 min read


How Long Does Cocaine Stay in Your System?
If you drive a car you should probably read this.

Patrick Horan
Feb 1, 20222 min read


What can be detected in a urine test?
What is urinalysis?

Patrick Horan
Jan 17, 20223 min read


Drugs
Quantity is irrelevant; it is the
mere possession of the substance
that matters.

Patrick Horan
Jan 14, 20214 min read
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