Drugs, Driving and Traffic Safety in Shift Workers

Shift work and other irregular working schedules are common in modern society, but may also lead to disruptions in the regulation of sleep and wakefulness. Intolerance to shift work may lead to Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD), primarily characterized by insomnia and excessive sleepiness.

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