Medicinal drug use and driving
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Stefanie Leung, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Sydney Rachel Chapman, Oncology, Prince of Wales Hospital Raimondo Bruno, Department of Psychology, University of Tasmania Michael Lenne, Monash University Accident Research Centre, Monash University Paul Haber, Drug Health Services, South Local Health District Nicholas Lintzeris, Drug and Alcohol Services, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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