Effect of Alcohol on Contrast Sensitivity.

Abstract

This study examined the effect of alcohol on contrast sensitivity at normal levels of illumination. Contrast sensitivity was measured, using the Vistech VCTS 6500 Test Charts, on two groups - an alcohol group with peak Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels of 0.12% and a placebo group. Both groups were assessed prior to ingestion of alcohol, at the peak BAC of the alcohol group and at five one hour intervals following peak BAC. There were no differences in contrast sensitivity between the two groups at peak BAC. The results were in keeping with previous research that suggests that alcohol does not affect initial sensory processing.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA196986

Entities

People

  • S. M. Mcfadden
  • Y. I. Noy

Organizations

  • DRDC Toronto

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Contrast
  • Digestive System And Oral Physiology
  • Digestive System Physiology
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Illumination
  • Intervals
  • Mental Processes
  • Sensitivity

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.