Tiger Woods claims “that alcohol was not involved” in his DUI

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Tiger Woods is claiming that he wasn’t drunk or on illegal drugs at the time of his DUI early yesterday morning, but that he was having a reaction to prescription medication.

Police revealed today that he was found sleeping in his car on the side of the road with the car running, the brake lights on and the right turn signal flashing.

According to reports Woods passed a breathalyzer test.

He later released a statement saying “I want the public to know that alcohol was not involved. What happened was an unexpected reaction to prescribed medications. I didn’t realize the mix of medications had affected me so strongly.”

Pharmasist Jason Thomas says the number one thing you don’t want to do right after taking any new medication is get behind the wheel.

“Prescription medication or even over the counter medication can effect everyone differently so it’s best to try it at home first.”

And if you’re on a prescription medication, over the counter drugs can have a different effect than expected.

“Antihistamines or cough/cold preparations on their own can cause a fair bit of drowsiness, but on top of that people might be taking pain medications or anti anxiety medications and combined they can cause quite a bit of drowsiness.”

Even combining over the counter drugs can cause problems.

At the end of the day it doesn’t matter what you take. If it affects your ability to drive that’s impaired driving.

“If your taking a prescription medication that will not be a get out of jail free card.”

Sergeant Ryan Snow of Halton Police’s Traffic Unit says all drugs illegal or otherwise can get you in the same boat.

“If your stopped by the police you could end up facing a criminal code charge for impaired by drug.”

Or worse, you could cause an accident.