Driving impairment due to psychoactive substances and attention deficit disorder: A pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Attention disorder and substance use disorder are linked to driving impairment and increased road crash involvement. This study explores attention deficits in a population of drivers found driving under the influence (DUI) of psychoactive substances.

Methods

A case-control study was conducted comparing subjects with a previous DUI episode (cases) to subjects who were negative for DUI offenses (controls). Personal, socio-demographic, and DUI data were collected for both groups. All subjects were administered the Continuous Performance Test-third edition (CPT-3), which measures dimensions of attention, including inattentiveness, impulsivity, sustained attention, and vigilance. Possible associations with a previous DUI episode, the use of illicit substances or excessi

SUBMITTER: Terranova Ap C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10825441 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature