Attention performance among Brazilian truck drivers and its association with amphetamine use: pilot study

Oliveira, Lúcio Garcia de; Santos, Bernardo dos; Gonçalves, Priscila Dib; Carvalho, Heráclito Barbosa; Massad, Eduardo; Leyton, Vilma

doi:10.1590/s0034-8910.2013047004702

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“…Confirming the reasons which had already been mentioned by truck drivers, amphetamines can improve attention. 15 However, increased blood plasma concentrations of those substances impairs driving performance, 13 due to euphoria, quick flow of ideas, increased mental skill sensation, and even paranoid though, hallucinations, and mental confusion experienced by users. 23 Collectively, those effects hinder motor coordination, concentration, and judgment – which are required whilst driving any vehicles.…”

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Occupational conditions and the risk of the use of amphetamines by truck drivers

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OBJECTIVE To test whether the occupational conditions of professional truck drivers are associated with amphetamine use after demographic characteristics and ones regarding mental health and drug use are controlled for.METHODS Cross-sectional study, with a non-probabilistic sample of 684 male truck drivers, which was collected in three highways in Sao Paulo between years 2012 and 2013. Demographic and occupational information was collected, as well as data on drug use and mental health (sleep quality, emotional stress, and psychiatric disorders). A logistic regression model was developed to identify factors associated with amphetamine use. Odds ratio (OR; 95%CI) was defined as the measure for association. The significance level was established as p < 0.05.RESULTS The studied sample was found to have an average age of 36.7 (SD = 7.8) years, as well as low education (8.6 [SD = 2.3] years); 29.0% of drivers reported having used amphetamines within the twelve months prior to their interviews. After demographic and occupational variables had been controlled for, the factors which indicated amphetamine use among truck drivers were the following: being younger than 38 years (OR = 3.69), having spent less than nine years at school (OR = 1.76), being autonomous (OR = 1.65), working night shifts or irregular schedules (OR = 2.05), working over 12 hours daily (OR = 2.14), and drinking alcohol (OR = 1.74).CONCLUSIONS Occupational aspects are closely related to amphetamine use among truck drivers, which reinforces the importance of closely following the application of law (Resting Act (“Lei do Descanso”); Law 12,619/2012) which regulates the workload and hours of those professionals. Our results show the need for increased strictness on the trade and prescription of amphetamines in Brazil.

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“… 2 , 22 Dessa forma, as anfetaminas vêm sendo usadas dentro de um estilo de vida moderno para reduzir a fadiga e manter o foco e a vigília quando em situação laboral. 6 , 9 , 15 …”

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“…Alcohol consumption and smoking were more prevalent among drivers who reported drug use at some point in life 5,28 . This is in line with what was previously found in the literature 8 .…”

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Demographic and cardiovascular risk factors associated with drug use in truck drivers

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Takada³

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Background: The irregular routine of truck drivers favors the development of chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), especially cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which can be exacerbated by the use of illicit drugs.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with data from 2,071 truck drivers who traveled through the state of São Paulo between 2010 and 2016. Socioeconomic and occupational variables and risk factors for CVD were associated with drug use. Clinical and toxicological tests were also carried out.Results: The average age of the truck drivers was 42.27 ± 11.07 years, and the use of illicit drugs, at least once while working, was reported or detected in 388 (18.7%) drivers. Compared to non-users, drug users were younger (37.25 ± 9.45 vs. 43.43 ± 11.1 years; p <0.001) and single (43.3% vs. 28.4%; p <0.001). The independent variables age [OR = 0.93 (95% CI: 0.91 - 0.95; p<0.001)], smoking [OR = 2.18 (95% CI: 1.39 - 3.44; p = 0.001)], alcohol consumption [OR = 1.626 (95% CI: 1.06 - 2.49; p = 0.026)] and hours of driving per day [OR = 1.08 (95% CI: 1.01 - 1.15; p = 0.012)] were also associated with the use of illicit drugs.Conclusion: The use of illicit drugs was higher in young and single drivers and was associated with a higher prevalence of smoking, alcohol consumption and more driving hours, which are risk factors for NCDs, CVD and traffic accidents.

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“…Amphetamine, known as "rebite" among Brazilian drivers, is used mainly as a stimulant to combat tiredness 10 , as its main effects are increased alertness, decreased fatigue, elevated mood, euphoria and increased motor activity [27][28][29] . In Brazil, due to side effects, the potential to cause addiction and the tendency toward indiscriminate use, the sale, production and prescription of the substance has become prohibited in accordance with resolution RDC 52/2011 30,31 .…”

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Demographic and cardiovascular risk factors associated with drug use in truck drivers in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil: A cross-sectional study.

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Mansur

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Background: The irregular routine of truck drivers favors the development of chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), especially cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which can be exacerbated by the use of illicit drugs. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with data from 2,071 truck drivers who traveled through the state of São Paulo between 2010 and 2016. Socioeconomic and occupational variables, risk factors for CVD, use of illicit drugs were analyzed. Clinical and toxicological tests were also carried out. Results: The average age of the truck drivers was 42.27 ± 11.07 years, and the use of illicit drugs, at least once while working, was reported or detected in 388 (18.7%) drivers. Compared to non-users, drug users were younger (37.25 ± 9.45 vs. 43.43 ± 11.1 years; p <0.001) and single (43.3% vs. 28.4%; p <0.001). The independent variables age [OR = 0.93 (95% CI: 0.91 - 0.95; p<0.001)], smoking [OR = 2.18 (95% CI: 1.39 - 3.44; p = 0.001)], alcohol consumption [OR = 1.626 (95% CI: 1.06 - 2.49; p = 0.026)] and hours of driving per day [OR = 1.08 (95% CI: 1.01 - 1.15; p = 0.012)] were also associated with the use of illicit drugs. Conclusion: The use of illicit drugs was higher in young and single drivers and was associated with a higher prevalence of smoking, alcohol consumption and more driving hours, which are risk factors for NCDs, CVD and traffic accidents.

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Attention performance among Brazilian truck drivers and its association with amphetamine use: pilot study

Cited by 7 publications

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Occupational conditions and the risk of the use of amphetamines by truck drivers

Occupational conditions and the risk of the use of amphetamines by truck drivers

Demographic and cardiovascular risk factors associated with drug use in truck drivers

Demographic and cardiovascular risk factors associated with drug use in truck drivers in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil: A cross-sectional study.

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