Cannabis et conduite automobile [Cannabis and automobile driving]

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_49DF37502B67
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Cannabis et conduite automobile [Cannabis and automobile driving]
Journal
Praxis
Author(s)
Ménétrey A., Augsburger M., Giroud C., Mangin P.
ISSN
1661-8157
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2001
Volume
90
Number
34
Pages
1398-1407
Language
french
Notes
Publication types: Case Reports ; English Abstract ; Journal Article
Abstract
Cannabis use has increased considerably during the last 15 years. One of the major problems dealing with cannabis use is driving under the influence of drugs. With the exception of ethyl alcohol, the majority of the epidemiological studies have shown that cannabis is the most frequently detected substance in people suspected of driving under the influence of drugs. Experimental studies are therefore needed to assess cannabis effects on driving capability. Many studies indicate that cannabis impairs psychomotor performance. This impairment becomes obvious when high doses of cannabis are taken, when ethyl alcohol or other drugs are simultaneously ingested, or when sustained attention is needed. Moreover, cannabis effects are qualitatively different from those observed after ethyl alcohol consumption. In forensic practice, cannabis impairment of driving performance must be related to cannabinoids blood concentrations. To facilitate the interpretation of cannabinoids blood levels, several models were set up recently. These models must be further improved in order to fit in with all circumstances of cannabis use.
Keywords
Accidents, Traffic, Adult, Attention, Automobile Driving, Cannabinoids, Humans, Male, Marijuana Abuse, Marijuana Smoking, Psychomotor Performance, Switzerland
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