Connect & Learn: Sober Roads: Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving Which Substances Steer Us Wrong?
Presented by Professor Edwad Ogden
Professor Edward Ogden PSM will delve into the impacts of alcohol and other drugs on road safety. Drawing from decades of research to explore how substances impair cognition, reaction times, and decision-making.
Professor Edward Ogden PSM will delve into the impacts of alcohol and other drugs on road safety. Drawing from decades of research to explore how substances impair cognition, reaction times, and decision-making.
Details
When
Tuesday 24 February 2026
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Where
This webinar is suitable for workers in the AOD, mental health, allied health and welfare sectors.
Cost
Free
Overview
Key topics include the nature of the driving task, the pharmacology of impairment, and the role of addiction specialists in driver assessment.
Professor Ogden has been involved in road accident research and the forensic toxicology of transport for many years. He is a member of the International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety and was awarded the Widmark Medal for his 'outstanding, sustained and meritorious contribution to the field' in 2022.
Register your details
Date: Tuesday 24 Feb, 2026
Venue: Online
Time: 13:00pm – 13:45pm AEST
Cost: Free - Connect & Learn is a free seminar series but registrations are essential
Register: click here to register there is no cost to attend but registrations are essential