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No. Do not consume drugs or alcohol before your deposition. At the beginning of the deposition, the opposing attorney is going to ask you a series of what I like to think of as introductory questions. One of those will be, have you consumed drugs or alcohol or any substance that may affect your ability to remember or recall events. It will hurt your testimony and your credibility if you are on some sort of mind-altering substance.

Generally, they do not ask about prescription drugs. However, if you are taking a prescription drug that you think might affect your ability to listen to and answer questions, then talk to your attorney beforehand and a solution can be discussed.

Yes, it is recorded. Usually the court reporter will make an audio recording. Additionally, the court reporter will type everything being said during the deposition. Also, if the opposing attorney or your attorney requests and pays for it, the deposition can be recorded via video.

You can, you can take as many breaks as needed. You cannot take a break while a question is pending though. So, if a question has been asked, you have to answer the question before you take a break, but you can take multiple restroom breaks if needed.

Despite laws against driving under the influence, drunk drivers still get behind the wheel, endangering their own lives and the lives of those they encounter.