There have been a lot of researches that older drivers have the second highest risk for motor vehicle collisions of any age group. Moreover, many elderly drivers take several medications for health conditions such as psychoactive medications in which poses a great risk while driving.
Considerations for Psychoactive Medications
Medications that effect mood or behavior are known as psychoactive. This includes those medications that are given for non-behavioral reasons.Psychoactive medications are drugs that, when prescribed and used prudently, can reduce or eliminate the suffering caused by psychological conditions. This article focuses on the effects of psychoactive medications on children, adolescents and older people.