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CHAPTER 3
THE IMPACT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS ON PERFORMANCE AND HEALTH
There is a clear flight safety risk associated with problematic use of alcohol, or other psychoactive substances. Among a variety of other detrimental effects, the following are some effects of alcohol intake:
• Increased self-confidence and reduced anxiety that can adversely affect decision making
• Lack of coordination
• Double vision and impaired reaction time
In Fitness to Fly, find
9 PRACTICAL WAYS TO MINIMIZE RISK FROM ALCOHOL INTAKE:
CHAPTER 3
THE IMPACT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS ON PERFORMANCE AND HEALTH
There is a clear flight safety risk associated with problematic use of alcohol, or other psychoactive substances. Among a variety of other detrimental effects, the following are some effects of alcohol intake:
• Increased self-confidence and reduced anxiety that can adversely affect decision making
• Lack of coordination
• Double vision and impaired reaction time
In Fitness to Fly, find
9 PRACTICAL WAYS TO MINIMIZE RISK FROM ALCOHOL INTAKE:
CHAPTER 1
UNDERSTANDING CARDIOVASCULAR RISK
CHAPTER 2
HOW TO KEEP
MENTALLY HEALTH
CHAPTER 3
IMPACT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS ON PERFORMANCE AND HEALTH
CHAPTER 4
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT CANCER
CHAPTER 5
HOW TO REDUCE YOUR HEALTH RISKS FROM MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY
CHAPTER 6
NUTRITION AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 7
SLEEP AND THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS
CHAPTER 8
TRAVEL HEALTH
CHAPTER 9
HEARING AND VISION