Hallvard Gjerde
- Senior Scientist; PhD
- +47 23 01 30 45
Publications 2023
Legal limits for driving under the influence of illicit drugs: large variations between jurisdictions
Forensic Sci Int Rep, 8, 100336
DOI 10.1016/j.fsir.2023.100336, PublikaID 443
Publications 2022
Poor correlation between alcohol concentration in oral fluid and breath in subjects consuming beverages immediately before testing
Biochem. Medica., 32 (1), 010902
DOI 10.11613/BM.2022.010902
Publications 2021
Which illicit drugs are injected in Oslo? A study based on analysis of drug residues in used injection equipment and self-reported information
Scand. J. Public Health, 14034948211043984
DOI 10.1177/14034948211043984
Prevalence and Correlates of Illicit Drug Use among Norwegian Nightlife Patrons
Subst. Use Misuse, 56 (11), 1697-1706
DOI 10.1080/10826084.2021.1949613
Roadside surveys of drinking and driving in Cameroon
Traffic Inj. Prev., 22 (5), 349-354
DOI 10.1080/15389588.2021.1922682
Alcohol and drug use among road users involved in fatal crashes in Norway
Traffic Inj. Prev., 22 (4), 267-271
DOI 10.1080/15389588.2021.1887854
Geographical mapping of road traffic injuries in Lilongwe, Malawi
Injury-Int. J. Care Inj., 52 (4), 806-813
DOI 10.1016/j.injury.2021.02.028
Publications 2020
Oral Fluid to Blood Concentration Ratios of Different Psychoactive Drugs in Samples from Suspected Drugged Drivers
Ther. Drug Monit., 42 (5), 795-800
DOI 10.1097/FTD.0000000000000760
The implementation of per-se limits for driving under the influence of benzodiazepines and related drugs: No increased risk for arrest during therapeutic use in Norway
Traffic Inj. Prev., 21 (2), 122-126
DOI 10.1080/15389588.2020.1724977
Determination of drug residues in used syringe needles
Drug Test. Anal., 12 (3), 410-416
DOI 10.1002/dta.2759
Associations between psychoactive substance use and sensation seeking behavior among drivers in Norway
BMC Public Health, 20 (1), 23
DOI 10.1186/s12889-019-8087-0
Prevalence of alcohol use among road traffic crash victims presenting to a Malawian Central Hospital: A cross-sectional study
Traffic Inj. Prev., 21 (8), 527-532
DOI 10.1080/15389588.2020.1819990
Adult pedestrian and cyclist injuries in Lilongwe, Malawi: a cross-sectional study
Malawi Med. J., 32 (4), 197-204
DOI 10.4314/mmj.v32i4.4
Publications 2019
Detection of Drugs in Simultaneously Collected Samples of Oral Fluid and Blood
J. Anal. Toxicol., 43 (3), 228-232
DOI 10.1093/jat/bky079
Identification and Assessment of Drug-User Groups Among Nightlife Attendees: Self-Reports, Breathalyzer-Tests and Oral Fluid Drug Tests
Eur. Addict. Res., 25 (2), 93-102
DOI 10.1159/000497318
Drug Use by Music Festival Attendees: A Novel Triangulation Approach Using Self-Reported Data and Test Results of Oral Fluid and Pooled Urine Samples
Subst. Use Misuse, 54 (14), 2317-2327
DOI 10.1080/10826084.2019.1646285
Correspondence between Oral Fluid Drug Test Results and Self-Reported Illicit Drug Use among Music Festival Attendees
Subst. Use Misuse, 54 (8), 1337-1344
DOI 10.1080/10826084.2019.1580295
Illegal substance use among 1,309 music festival attendees: An investigation using oral fluid sample drug tests, breathalysers and questionnaires
Scand. J. Public Health, 47 (4), 400-407
DOI 10.1177/1403494818821481
Association between alcohol and drug use and arrest for driving under the influence after crash involvement in a rural area of Norway: a case-control study
BMJ Open, 9 (1), e023563
DOI 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023563
Trends in the use of psychoactive substances by truck drivers in SAo Paulo State, Brazil: A time-series cross sectional roadside survey (2009-2016)
Traffic Inj. Prev., 20 (2), 122-127
DOI 10.1080/15389588.2018.1552786
Rusmidler og trafikkfarlige legemidler blant bilførere i Finnmark fylke og Murmansk-regionen.
Oslo universitetssykehus, Oslo
PublikaID 409
Comparison of traffic data and blood alcohol concentration among fatally injured drivers in Norway and Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2005-2015
Traffic Inj. Prev., 20 (7), 673-678
DOI 10.1080/15389588.2019.1648797
Pharmacokinetics of Single Doses of Methadone and Buprenorphine in Blood and Oral Fluid in Healthy Volunteers and Correlation With Effects on Psychomotor and Cognitive Functions
J. Clin. Psychopharmacol., 39 (5), 489-493
DOI 10.1097/JCP.0000000000001077
A clinical trial on the acute effects of methadone and buprenorphine on actual driving and cognitive function of healthy volunteers
Br. J. Clin. Pharmacol., 85 (2), 442-453
DOI 10.1111/bcp.13818
Fatally injured drivers in Norway 2005-2015-Trends in substance use and crash characteristics
Traffic Inj. Prev., 20 (5), 460-466
DOI 10.1080/15389588.2019.1616700
Driver-related risk factors of fatal road traffic crashes associated with alcohol or drug impairment
Accid. Anal. Prev., 131, 191-199
DOI 10.1016/j.aap.2019.06.014
Publications 2018
The significance of preexisting medical conditions, alcohol/drug use and suicidal behavior for drivers in fatal motor vehicle crashes: a retrospective autopsy study
Forensic Sci. Med. Pathol., 14 (1), 4-17
DOI 10.1007/s12024-017-9934-x
Roadside survey of alcohol and drug use among Norwegian drivers in 2016-2017: A follow-up of the 2008-2009 survey
Traffic Inj. Prev., 19 (6), 555-562
DOI 10.1080/15389588.2018.1478087
Evaluation of Drager Drug Test 5000 in a Naturalistic Setting
J. Anal. Toxicol., 42 (4), 248-254
DOI 10.1093/jat/bky003
Challenges and common weaknesses in case-control studies on drug use and road traffic injury based on drug testing of biological samples
Ann. Epidemiol., 28 (11), 812-820
DOI 10.1016/j.annepidem.2018.08.006
Association between speeding and use of alcohol and medicinal and illegal drugs and involvement in road traffic crashes among motor vehicle drivers
Traffic Inj. Prev., 19 (8), 779-785
DOI 10.1080/15389588.2018.1518577
Determination of cocaine, metabolites and a crack cocaine biomarker in whole blood by liquid-liquid extraction and UHPLC-MS/MS
Forensic Sci.Int., 289, 165-174
DOI 10.1016/j.forsciint.2018.05.030
Publications 2017
Prevalence of drugs in oral fluid from truck drivers in Brazilian highways
Forensic Sci.Int., 273, 140-143
DOI 10.1016/j.forsciint.2017.02.023
Roadside survey on alcohol and drug use among drivers in the Arctic county of Finnmark (Norway)
Traffic Inj. Prev., 18 (7), 681-687
DOI 10.1080/15389588.2017.1283027
Increasing use of cannabis among arrested drivers in Norway
Traffic Inj. Prev., 18 (8), 801-806
DOI 10.1080/15389588.2017.1321114
Toxicological findings in suspected drug-impaired drivers in Norway Trends during 1990-2015
Forensic Sci.Int., 280, 15-24
DOI 10.1016/j.forsciint.2017.09.010
Publications 2016
Bruk av rusmidler, sløvende legemidler og tobakk blant arbeidstakere i utvalgte bransjer i Norge
Rapport, x, x
PublikaID 269
RISK FOR INVOLVEMENT IN ROAD TRAFFIC CRASH DURING ACUTE CANNABIS INTOXICATION
Addiction, 111 (8), 1492-1495
DOI 10.1111/add.13435
Comparison of drugs used by nightclub patrons and criminal offenders in Oslo, Norway
Forensic Sci.Int., 265, 1-5
DOI 10.1016/j.forsciint.2015.12.029
Detection of Nitrobenzodiazepines and Their 7-Amino Metabolites in Oral Fluid
J. Anal. Toxicol., 40 (4), 310-312
DOI 10.1093/jat/bkw020
Publications 2015
Associations between driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, speeding and seatbelt use among fatally injured car drivers in Norway
Accid. Anal. Prev., 78, 14-19
DOI 10.1016/j.aap.2014.12.025
Prevalence of alcohol and drugs among motorcycle riders killed in road crashes in Norway during 2001-2010
Accid. Anal. Prev., 80, 236-242
DOI 10.1016/j.aap.2015.04.017
Use of alcohol and drugs by employees in selected business areas in Norway: a study using oral fluid testing and questionnaires
J. Occup. Med. Toxicol., 10, 46
DOI 10.1186/s12995-015-0087-0
Detection of illicit drugs in oral fluid from drivers as biomarker for drugs in blood
Forensic Sci.Int., 256, 42-45
DOI 10.1016/j.forsciint.2015.06.027
Has Previous Abuse of Flunitrazepam Been Replaced by Clonazepam?
Eur. Addict. Res., 21 (4), 217-221
DOI 10.1159/000377628
Association Between Travel Length and Drug Use Among Brazilian Truck Drivers
Traffic Inj. Prev., 16 (1), 5-9
DOI 10.1080/15389588.2014.906589
Publications 2014
Which drugs are associated with highest risk for being arrested for driving under the influence? A case-control study
Forensic Sci.Int., 240, 21-28
DOI 10.1016/j.forsciint.2014.03.027
Prevalence of Alcohol and Drugs Among Car and Van Drivers Killed in Road Accidents in Norway: An Overview From 2001 to 2010
Traffic Inj. Prev., 15 (6), 523-531
DOI 10.1080/15389588.2013.848981
Use of alcohol and drugs among health professionals in Norway: a study using data from questionnaires and samples of oral fluid
J. Occup. Med. Toxicol., 9, 8
DOI 10.1186/1745-6673-9-8
Commentary: Why Is the Odds Ratio for Involvement in Serious Road Traffic Accident Among Drunk Drivers in Norway and Finland Higher Than in Other Countries?
Traffic Inj. Prev., 15 (1), 1-5
DOI 10.1080/15389588.2013.780651
Estimation of Equivalent Cutoff Thresholds in Blood and Oral Fluid for Drug Prevalence Studies
J. Anal. Toxicol., 38 (2), 92-98
DOI 10.1093/jat/bkt122
Detection of 4 Benzodiazepines in Oral Fluid as Biomarker for Presence in Blood
Ther. Drug Monit., 36 (2), 252-256
DOI 10.1097/FTD.0b013e3182a3ab42
A comparison of alcohol and drug use by random motor vehicle drivers in Brazil and Norway
Int. J. Drug Policy, 25 (3), 393-400
DOI 10.1016/j.drugpo.2014.01.019
Comparison of drug concentrations between whole blood and oral fluid
Drug Test. Anal., 6 (5), 461-471
DOI 10.1002/dta.1532
Prevalence of alcohol, illicit drugs and psychoactive medicines in killed drivers in four European countries
Int. J. Inj. Control Saf. Promot., 21 (1), 17-28
DOI 10.1080/17457300.2012.748809
Drugged driving arrests in Norway before and after the implementation of per se law
Forensic Sci.Int., 245, 171-177
DOI 10.1016/j.forsciint.2014.10.038
Publications 2013
Norwegian Roadside Survey of Alcohol and Drug Use by Drivers (2008-2009)
Traffic Inj. Prev., 14 (5), 443-452
DOI 10.1080/15389588.2012.728016
Associations between substance use among car and van drivers in Norway and fatal injury in road traffic accidents: A case-control study
Transp. Res. Pt. F-Traffic Psychol. Behav., 17, 134-144
DOI 10.1016/j.trf.2012.11.004
INCREASED POPULATION DRINKING IS NOT ALWAYS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED NUMBER OF DRINK DRIVING CONVICTIONS
Addiction, 108 (12), 2221-2223
DOI 10.1111/add.12342
A Norwegian Study of the Suitability of Hair Samples in Epidemiological Research of Alcohol, Nicotine and Drug Use
J. Anal. Toxicol., 37 (6), 362-368
DOI 10.1093/jat/bkt038
A Norwegian study of the suitability of hair samples in epidemiological research of alcohol, nicotine and drug use
J Anal Toxicol, 37 (6), 362-8
DOI 10.1093/jat/bkt038 , PublikaID 266
Publications 2012
Alcohol, psychoactive substances and non-fatal road traffic accidents - a case-control study
BMC Public Health, 12, 734
DOI 10.1186/1471-2458-12-734
Alcohol, Drugs, and Road Traffic Crashes in India: A Systematic Review
Traffic Inj. Prev., 13 (6), 544-553
DOI 10.1080/15389588.2012.663518
Analysis of Alcohol and Drugs in Oral Fluid From Truck Drivers in Norway
Traffic Inj. Prev., 13 (1), 43-48
DOI 10.1080/15389588.2011.627957
Estimation of cocaine consumption in the community: a critical comparison of the results from three complimentary techniques
BMJ Open, 2 (6), e001637
DOI 10.1136/bmjopen-2012-001637
Detection of drugs of abuse in simultaneously collected oral fluid, urine and blood from Norwegian drug drivers
Forensic Sci.Int., 219 (1-3)
DOI 10.1016/j.forsciint.2012.01.001
Detection of drugs of abuse in simultaneously collected oral fluid, urine and blood from Norwegian drug drivers
Forensic Sci Int, 219 (1-3), 165
PublikaID 265
Publications 2011
Toxicological investigations of drivers killed in road traffic accidents in Norway during 2006-2008
Forensic Sci.Int., 212 (1-3), 102-109
DOI 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.05.021
Prevalence of driving with blood drug concentrations above proposed new legal limits in Norway: Estimations based on drug concentrations in oral fluid
Forensic Sci.Int., 210 (1-3), 221-227
DOI 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.03.021
Alcohol, psychoactive drugs and fatal road traffic accidents in Norway: A case-control study
Accid. Anal. Prev., 43 (3), 1197-1203
DOI 10.1016/j.aap.2010.12.034
Estimating equivalent cutoff thresholds for drugs in blood and oral fluid using prevalence regression: A study of tetrahydrocannabinol and amphetamine
Forensic Sci.Int., 212 (1-3), E26-E30
DOI 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.06.024
Using biological samples in epidemiological research on drugs of abuse
Norsk Epidemiologi, 21 (1), 5-14
PublikaID 293
Drugs of abuse in oral fluid collected by two different sample kits - Stability testing and validation using ultra performance tandem mass spectrometry analysis
J. Chromatogr. B, 879 (30), 3367-3377
DOI 10.1016/j.jchromb.2011.09.002
Drugs of abuse in oral fluid collected by two different sample kits-stability testing and validation using ultra performance tandem mass spectrometry analysis.
J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci, 879 (30), 3367-77
DOI 10.1016/j.jchromb.2011.09.002 , PublikaID 263
Publications 2010
Use of alcohol and drugs by Norwegian employees: a pilot study using questionnaires and analysis of oral fluid
J. Occup. Med. Toxicol., 5, 13
DOI 10.1186/1745-6673-5-13
Comparison of Drug Concentrations in Blood and Oral Fluid Collected with the Intercept (R) Sampling Device
J. Anal. Toxicol., 34 (4), 204-209
DOI 10.1093/jat/34.4.204
The Prevalence of Alcohol and Drugs in Sampled Oral Fluid is Related to Sample Volume
J. Anal. Toxicol., 34 (7), 416-419
DOI 10.1093/jat/34.7.416
Comparison of Zopiclone Concentrations in Oral Fluid Sampled with Intercept (R) Oral Specimen Collection Device and Statsure Saliva Sampler (TM) and Concentrations in Blood
J. Anal. Toxicol., 34 (9), 590-593
DOI 10.1093/jat/34.9.590
Can the prevalence of high blood drug concentrations in a population be estimated by analysing oral fluid? A study of tetrahydrocannabinol and amphetamine
Forensic Sci.Int., 195 (1-3), 153-159
DOI 10.1016/j.forsciint.2009.12.011
Levels of Ethyl Glucuronide and Ethyl Sulfate in Oral Fluid, Blood, and Urine After Use of Mouthwash and Ingestion of Nonalcoholic Wine
J. Anal. Toxicol., 34 (2), 84-88
DOI 10.1093/jat/34.2.84
Ethyl Glucuronide Concentrations in Oral Fluid, Blood, and Urine After Volunteers Drank 0.5 and 1.0 g/kg Doses of Ethanol
J. Anal. Toxicol., 34 (6), 319-324
DOI 10.1093/jat/34.6.319
Publications 2008
Prevalence of alcohol and drugs among Norwegian motor vehicle drivers: A roadside survey
Accid. Anal. Prev., 40 (5), 1765-1772
DOI 10.1016/j.aap.2008.06.015
Publications 2001
Determination of mangafodipir trisodium and related impurities in bulk substance and pharmaceutical formulation by ion-pair high-performance liquid chromatography
J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal., 25 (1), 109-114
DOI 10.1016/S0731-7085(00)00500-8
Publications 1993
INCIDENCE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS IN FATALLY INJURED CAR DRIVERS IN NORWAY
Accid. Anal. Prev., 25 (4), 479-483
DOI 10.1016/0001-4575(93)90078-B
DETERMINATION OF AMPHETAMINE AND METHAMPHETAMINE IN BLOOD BY DERIVATIZATION WITH PERFLUOROOCTANOYL CHLORIDE AND GAS-CHROMATOGRAPHY MASS-SPECTROMETRY
J. Anal. Toxicol., 17 (2), 65-68
DOI 10.1093/jat/17.2.65
Publications 1992
SIMULTANEOUS DETERMINATION OF COMMON BENZODIAZEPINES IN BLOOD USING CAPILLARY GAS-CHROMATOGRAPHY
J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal., 10 (5), 317-322
DOI 10.1016/0731-7085(92)80046-P
Publications 1991
SCREENING FOR CANNABINOIDS IN BLOOD USING EMIT - CONCENTRATIONS OF DELTA-9-TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL IN RELATION TO EMIT RESULTS
Forensic Sci.Int., 50 (1), 121-124
DOI 10.1016/0379-0738(91)90140-E
EVALUATION OF A METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUS QUANTIFICATION OF CODEINE, ETHYLMORPHINE AND MORPHINE IN BLOOD
Forensic Sci.Int., 51 (1), 105-110
DOI 10.1016/0379-0738(91)90210-A
IMPAIRMENT IN DRIVERS DUE TO CANNABIS IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER DRUGS
Forensic Sci.Int., 50 (1), 57-60
DOI 10.1016/0379-0738(91)90133-4
A CASE OF HIGH OPIATE TOLERANCE - IMPLICATIONS FOR DRUG ANALYSES AND INTERPRETATIONS
Int. J. Legal Med., 104 (4), 239-240
DOI 10.1007/BF01369814
Publications 1990
SCREENING FOR DRUG-USE AMONG NORWEGIAN DRIVERS SUSPECTED OF DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS
Forensic Sci.Int., 45 (1-2), 5-14
DOI 10.1016/0379-0738(90)90216-L
SCREENING FOR DRUGS IN FORENSIC BLOOD-SAMPLES USING EMIT URINE ASSAYS
Forensic Sci.Int., 44 (2-3), 179-185
DOI 10.1016/0379-0738(90)90248-W
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF TOLUENE
Forensic Sci.Int., 44 (1), 77-83
DOI 10.1016/0379-0738(90)90170-4
Publications 1989
EVIDENCE FOR A PRIMARY ASSOCIATION OF CELIAC-DISEASE TO A PARTICULAR HLA-DQ ALPHA-BETA HETERODIMER
J. Exp. Med., 169 (1), 345-350
DOI 10.1084/jem.169.1.345
Publications 1988
A 3-YEAR PROSPECTIVE-STUDY OF REARRESTS FOR DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS
Accid. Anal. Prev., 20 (1), 53-57
DOI 10.1016/0001-4575(88)90014-0
A COMPARISON OF SERUM CARBOHYDRATE-DEFICIENT TRANSFERRIN WITH OTHER BIOLOGICAL MARKERS OF EXCESSIVE DRINKING
Scand. J. Clin. Lab. Invest., 48 (1), 1-6
A 2-YEAR PROSPECTIVE-STUDY OF REARRESTS FOR DRUNKEN DRIVING
Scand. J. Soc. Med., 16 (2), 111-113
DOI 10.1177/140349488801600209
Publications 1987
A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF DRUGGED DRIVING IN NORWAY
Forensic Sci.Int., 33 (4), 243-251
DOI 10.1016/0379-0738(87)90105-8
DAILY DRINKING AND DRUNKEN DRIVING
Scand. J. Soc. Med., 15 (2), 73-77
DOI 10.1177/140349488701500204
SERUM GAMMA-GLUTAMYL-TRANSFERASE - AN EPIDEMIOLOGIC INDICATOR OF ALCOHOL-CONSUMPTION
BRIT J ADDICT, 82 (9), 1027-1031
CONCENTRATIONS OF CARBOHYDRATE-DEFICIENT TRANSFERRIN IN DIALYZED PLASMA FROM DRUNKEN DRIVERS
Alcohol Alcohol., 22 (3), 271-276
DETERMINATION OF SERUM TRYPTOPHAN BY ISOCRATIC HIGH-PERFORMANCE LIQUID-CHROMATOGRAPHY AND ULTRAVIOLET DETECTION
BIOMED BIOCHIM ACTA, 46 (1), 53-57
Publications 1986
HEAVY DRINKING AMONG NORWEGIAN MALE DRUNKEN DRIVERS - A STUDY OF GAMMA-GLUTAMYL-TRANSFERASE
Alcoholism (NY), 10 (2), 209-212
DOI 10.1111/j.1530-0277.1986.tb05073.x
Publications 1985
11-DEOXYCORTISOL INDUCES HEPATIC TRYPTOPHAN OXYGENASE IN RATS
ACTA PHARMACOL TOX, 57 (1), 36-39
DETERMINATION OF GAMMA-GLUTAMYLTRANSFERASE IN COMPLETELY HEMOLYZED BLOOD-SAMPLES
Scand. J. Clin. Lab. Invest., 45 (7), 661-664
DOI 10.3109/00365518509155275
THE ANTIGLUCOCORTICOID RU486 INHIBITS THE ETHANOL-INDUCED INCREASE OF TRYPTOPHAN OXYGENASE
J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol., 23 (6A), 1091-1092
DOI 10.1016/0022-4731(85)90074-3
ETHANOL INCREASES RAT-LIVER TRYPTOPHAN OXYGENASE - EVIDENCE FOR CORTICOSTERONE MEDIATION
Alcohol, 2 (2), 255-259
DOI 10.1016/0741-8329(85)90055-2
Publications 1984
EFFECT OF WARFARIN ON ATP CONTENT, VIABILITY, GLYCOSYLATION AND PROTEIN-SYNTHESIS IN ISOLATED RAT HEPATOCYTES
ACTA PHARMACOL TOX, 54 (5), 385-388