Sober Roads: Alcohol, Drugs and Driving which Substances Steer Us Wrong
presented by Professor Edward Ogden Clark on 24th February 2026
Professor Edward Ogden PSM will delves 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 delves 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.
Key topics include the nature of the driving task, the pharmacology of impairment, and the role of addiction specialists in driver assessment.
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About the presenter
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.