Acute administration of oxycodone, alcohol, and their combination on simulated driving —preliminary outcomes in healthy adults

ConclusionsThese preliminary data suggest that acute doses of oxycodone (5, 10 mg) do not significantly impair acuity on laboratory-based simulated driving models; however, 10 mg oxycodone produced increases in self-reported outcomes that are not compatible with safe driving behavior (e.g., sedation, impairment). Additional controlled research is needed to determine how opioid misuse (higher doses; parenteral routes of administration) impacts driving risk.
Source: Psychopharmacology - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research