Australasian Science May 2002, page 11 Tranquillisers a driving menace (by Stephen Luntz) Describes research from the University of Adelaide that found a link between tranquilliser use and road accidents.
The Helix February/March 2002, pages 10-15 Drugs – science behind the substance (by Roger Beckmann) Looks at the chemistry behind how things we eat or drink can change our thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
New Scientist 3 December 2005, pages 28-29 Taking on the drugged and drunk drivers (by Paul Marks) Describes technology to test drivers for the presence of drugs in their bloodstream.
2 December 2005 Cannabis doubles the risk of fatal crashes (by Gaia Vince) Describes research indicating that cannabis almost doubles the risk of fatal car crashes.
7 February 2005 Marijuana makes blood rush to the head (by Katharine Davis) Looks at the effect of smoking marijuana on blood flow in the brain.
13 November 2004, pages 32-39 The intoxication instinct (by Helen Phillips and Graham Lawton) Looks at the universal pursuit of intoxication by humans.
22 November 2003, page 25 End of the breathalyser? (by Graham Lawton) A report on a new kind of test used to determine if drivers are fit to be behind the wheel.
23 March 2002, page 4 Dope at the wheel (by Arran Frood) Looks at the question of having a legal limit for cannabis.
16 December 2000, page 6 Don’t be a dope (by Arran Frood) Describes research that found that cannabis adversely affected driving ability, although not as much as alcohol. |
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