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A member asked:

Can you tell me in california, can a person on prescription methadone drive and retain a driver's license?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Depends.: California has very strict driving laws concerning driving using bot prescription and illicit drug. You need to let the DMV know what medications you are on . On oral Methadone, you may need a doctor's evaluation for fitness to drive but injectable Methadone may get you a a year's suspension. It is best to check it out with their DMV.

Answered 7/26/2014

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