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Distraction produces over-additive increases in the degree to which alcohol impairs driving performance.

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Abstract
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Research indicates that alcohol intoxication and increased demands on drivers' attention from distractions (e.g., passengers and cell phones) contribute to poor driving performance and increased rates of traffic accidents and fatalities.

Year of Publication
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2015
Journal
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Psychopharmacology
Volume
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232
Issue
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23
Number of Pages
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4277-84
ISSN Number
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0033-3158
URL
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-015-4055-2
DOI
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10.1007/s00213-015-4055-2
Short Title
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Psychopharmacology (Berl)
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