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Alcohol-Induced Drowsiness and Vigilance Performance

C. W. Erwin, E. L. Wiener, M. I. Linnoila, T. R. Truscott

SUMMARY. Detection of signals in a visual vigilance task decreased significantly after drinking 1.2 g of alcohol per kg. Two mechanisms for the detection decrement are discussed.