ADHD, methylphenidate and driving: does some legislation endanger public health?

Verster and Cox features the results of the first naturalistic driving study performed on a 100-km public highway circuit during normal traffic examining driving ability of patients with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder after treatment with methylphenidate or placebo. Results confirmed in re...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford) 2008-05, Vol.22 (3), p.227-229
Hauptverfasser:	Verster, JC, Cox, DJ
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - drug therapy Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - psychology Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Automobile driving Automobile Driving - psychology Care and treatment Central Nervous System Stimulants - adverse effects Central Nervous System Stimulants - therapeutic use Clinical medicine Diagnosis Dosage and administration Health aspects Humans Legislation, Drug - trends Male Medical research Methylphenidate Methylphenidate - adverse effects Methylphenidate - therapeutic use Methylphenidate hydrochloride Middle Aged Motor vehicle driving Patients Psychomotor Performance - drug effects Public health
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Zusammenfassung:	Verster and Cox features the results of the first naturalistic driving study performed on a 100-km public highway circuit during normal traffic examining driving ability of patients with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder after treatment with methylphenidate or placebo. Results confirmed in real life the outcomes of driving simulator studies; methylphenide significantly improves driving performance of patients with ADHD.
ISSN:	0269-8811 1461-7285
DOI:	10.1177/0269881108091878