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Medication and driving – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 September 201213 September 2012

Drugs prescribed to treat anxiety, depression and insomnia may increase patients’ risk of being involved in motor vehicle accidents, according […]

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NZ ranks poorly in adolescent mortality and suicide – study

Expert Reactions, In the News  |  Published: 26 April 201226 April 2012

Leading medical journal The Lancet has published a special series of articles focusing on adolescent health, including an international comparison […]

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Cannabis use doubles chances of vehicle crash

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 10 February 201213 February 2012

New research has found that drivers who consume cannabis within three hours of driving are nearly twice as likely to […]

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Drug report reveals worrying trends

In the News  |  Published: 08 September 201108 September 2011

A survey of frequent illicit drug users has identified price shifts in the black market and highlighted a disturbing attitude […]

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Checkpoint: Forensic toxicologist warns saliva testing has pitfalls

In the News  |  Published: 22 December 2010

A forensic toxicologist talks on Checkpoint about the problems inherent in saliva testing for driving under the influence of drugs. […]

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Radio NZ: NZ inventors have high hopes for fuel efficiency device

In the News  |  Published: 19 April 2010

NZ inventors have developed a device which allows drivers to improve their performance and reduce their fuel usage. The device […]

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Blood alcohol limit – 50 vs. 80 – what impact for drivers?

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 08 April 201008 April 2010

A reduction in the legal blood alcohol limit is one proposal in the Ministry of Transport’s Safer Journeys 10-year road […]

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