PTSD UK:Medication nightmare at the wheel

Medication nightmare at the wheel

Perthshire Advertiser - Perth,UK

A FORMER Black Watch soldier, stopped by police in his car in the early hours of the morning, was smelling of drink, his speech was slurred and he was unsteady on his feet.

But his solicitor told Perth Sheriff Court that he had only drank two pints – and his condition was caused by a cocktail of prescription drugs he takes to combat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Pat Clements (24), Room 1, The Star Hotel, High Street, Auchterarder, was fined £260 and banned for a year after pleading guilty to driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

He also admitted having no insurance. The offences took place in Western Road, Auchterarder, on October 2.

Depute fiscal Stuart Richardson said that two police officers were on duty at 2.20am when they heard the sound of what seemed like a car crash.

“He’s on a variety of prescribed medications as heis suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

“He was a member of the 1st battalion The Black Watch but recent service has caused significant mental health problems for him.”
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