Sex differences and driving impairment related to psychoactive substances

CONCLUSIONS: The study confirmed sex differences in subjects with a previous DUI episode. A BAC exceeding 1.5 g/L or the simultaneous use of alcohol and drugs at the time of DUI necessitate careful assessment of both men and women seeking driver's license reinstatement. In women, a BAC exceeding 1.5 g/L is considered a risk factor for a subsequent judgment of unfitness to drive. The medico-legal assessment should also involve a thorough investigation of smoking habits in men, as these habits could be related to an increased risk of excessive alcohol consumption.PMID:38497827 | DOI:10.1080/15389588.2024.2325607
Source: Traffic Injury Prevention - Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Source Type: research