Differential development of acute tolerance may explain heightened rates of impaired driving after consumption of alcohol mixed with energy drinks versus alcohol alone.

Consumers of alcohol mixed with energy drinks (AmED) are more likely to drive while impaired when compared to alcohol alone consumers. In addition, acute tolerance to the internal cues of feelings of intoxication is known to contribute to maladaptive decisions to drive while impaired. Therefore, the...

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Published in:Experimental & Clinical Psychopharmacology Vol. 26; no. 2; pp. 147 - 156
Main Authors: Marczinski, Cecile A., Stamates, Amy L., Maloney, Sarah F.
Format: Journal Article
Published: American Psychological Association Apr2018
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