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Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety
Author(s) -
FERRARA SANTO DAVIDE
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
british journal of addiction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.424
H-Index - 193
eISSN - 1360-0443
pISSN - 0952-0481
DOI - 10.1111/j.1360-0443.1987.tb03907.x
Subject(s) - cannabis , driving under the influence , legislature , medicine , psychiatry , poison control , psychology , human factors and ergonomics , medical emergency , political science , law
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.