Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety
- 1 August 1987
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in British Journal of Addiction
- Vol. 82 (8) , 871-883
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1360-0443.1987.tb03907.x
Abstract
Summary: This paper reviews existing empirical evidence on the possible influence of a wide range of psychotropic substances on driving ability. Substances which are considered include alcohol; antidepressants; sedatives and hypnotics; stimulants; opiates; cannabis; anaesthetics. Data are much richer in some of these areas than others. Different research approaches are outlined. Legislative, medico‐legal and prevention aspects are briefly noted.Keywords
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