| Drugs, Driving and Traffic Safety 2009 Edition Contributor(s): Verster, Joris C. (Editor), Pandi-Perumal, S. R. (Editor), Ramaekers, Jan G. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3764399228 ISBN-13: 9783764399221 Publisher: Birkhauser OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2008 Annotation: Epidemiological evidence strongly suggests that substances such as alcohol and psychoactive medication are major contributors to road traffic accidents. Unfortunately, patients treated with psychoactive drugs receive little, if any, advice on whether and when it is safe to drive a car. Drugs, Driving and Traffic Safety gives an overview of the effects of different psychoactive drugs and medications on driving ability. It thoroughly discusses effects of alcohol and illicit drugs on driving ability and traffic safety, methods used to examine driving ability and explore accident risks, testing methods for detecting drugs in impaired drivers, and countermeasures to prevent drowsy driving. Leading experts in the field of driving research and traffic safety contribute to the volume. It summarizes the recent scientific evidence, including epidemiological studies, roadside surveys, laboratory tests, driving simulators, and the standardized driving test during normal traffic. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Drug Guides - Medical | Pharmacy - Medical | Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology |
| Dewey: 363.125 |
| LCCN: 2008939174 |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.7" W x 9.1" (2.55 lbs) 559 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Drugs, Driving and Traffic Safety gives a comprehensive overview of the effects of different medical conditions like neurological disorders, anxiety and depression and their pharmaceutical treatment on driving ability. In addition, the effects of alcohol and drugs of abuse are discussed. Leading experts present the different methodologies to examine effects of drugs on driving, and summarize the recent scientific evidence including epidemiological studies, roadside surveys, laboratory tests, driving simulators, and the standardized driving test. The volume includes guidelines of the International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety (ICADTS) and the ICADTS Drugs List 2007. Drugs, Driving and Traffic Safety is written for physicians, psychiatrists and pharmacists who want to inform their patients who use psychoactive drugs. |