Roadside opioid testing of drivers using oral fluid: the case of a country with a zero tolerance law, Spain.

Inmaculada FierroMónica ColásJuan Carlos González-LuqueFrancisco Javier Álvarez

Published in: Substance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy (2017)

Driving under the influence of opioids is relatively infrequent, but polydrug use is common. Our study shows that 6 out of 10 drivers with methadone in their OF (likely in methadone maintenance programs) are using other substances. This should be taken into account by health professionals in order to properly inform patients about the added risks of mixing substances when driving.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
end stage renal disease
pain management
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chronic kidney disease
public health
risk assessment
patient reported outcomes