Essay On Narcolepsy

A large majority of people who are diagnosed with narcolepsy not only live in fear of endangering their lives and the people who surround them, but also in fear of being set back unfairly if they are recognized as having this condition. Narcolepsy is usually a subject very briefly touched upon in passing conversation by your average person or more frequently not at all. So its symptoms and and even simple description of this affliction are not familiar knowledge, which is why information is few and frequently false. But there are articles that give more insight into statics aiding the topic of those with narcolepsy and their aptness to be on the road. The question being whether or not people diagnosed with narcolepsy should be subject to lose their license? The two sides of this conflict each have compelling arguments revolving …show more content…
For the most part the laws and restrictions for driving with narcolepsy fall under the same category as drowsy driving so the statistics are not as accurate as they could be. Despite it being a fairly common issue affecting 1 in 2,000 people, it’s still widely a unknown phrase meaning the thought of someone just suddenly falling asleep is quite frightening to someone who does not understand the full details. In reality the illness actually has very manageable symptoms, medication is readily available and precautions are taken in order to ensure a safe drive. People living with Narcolepsy have to be aware of the dangers they can put themselves and others in if they are not careful so taking regular naps and seeing that they do not drive for prolonged periods of time are part of their responsibilities. I think as long as they are given the tools to be able to make sensible decisions licenses should not be revoked without severe