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Journal Article

Citation

Drabek M, Andysz A. Med. Pr. 2011; 62(5): 551-563.

Vernacular Title

Wplyw zazywania marihuany i amfetaminy (oraz jej pochodnych) na prowadzenie

Affiliation

Zakład Psychologii Pracy, Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. J. Nofera, Łódź. drabek@imp.lodz.pl

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Panstwowy Zaklad Wydawnictw Lekarskich)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

22312969

Abstract

This article presents the results of the driving simulator studies of the effects of marijuana and amphetamines on driving performance. The majority of these studies have been focused on identifying the impact of the tested substances on cognitive and psychomotor functions. Most of the findings on marijuana reveal its modest effect on driving ability that increases with the increasing frequency of its use and when used in conjuction with other drugs and alcohol. Similarly, small doses of amphetamines can cause a positive stimulating effect, improving certain cognitive functions, such as vigilance, but it decreases when they are overused and combined with alcohol. The results of the research on drivers' behavior under the influence of amphetamines also indicate deficits in their cognitive functions and tendency to recklessness on the road. The authors also discuss strong and weak points of simulation studies of the effects of psychoactive substances on the driving ability. An attempt was also made to clarify certain ambiguities, which occur in this field of research. A central role of the ethical and methodological limitations of simulation studies were discussed as well.


Keywords: Cannabis impaired driving


Language: pl

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