More than half of those requiring inpatient rehabilitation for brain injury may have had prior problems with alcohol and other drug use. Individuals with these problems before the injury are at risk for even greater problems if they continue to drink or use drugs after the injury.
Read MoreThis review provides a general overview of the bidirectional relationship between TBI and AUD and a discussion of potential neuropsychological and neurobiological mechanisms that might underlie the relationship.
Read MoreProvides information for providers on models of intervention and treatment and a guide to the intervention process.
Read MoreToolkit for providers to understand the effect of TBI on substance abuse, effective screening measures, and how best to deliver treatment.
Read MoreEffective new and modified approaches to treating substance abuse in individuals with TBI.
Read MoreInformation about substance use before and after TBI and during treatment.
Read MoreProvides reasons why alcohol and other drug use after traumatic brain injury is not recommended. Demonstrates the effects of substance use on the brain following TBI.
Read MoreProvides guidance and strategies for substance abuse treatment providers working with persons with brain injury or cognitive impairments.
Read MoreUnderstanding the intersection between criminality, mental illness, substance use, and traumatic brain injury has important implications for improving individual functioning, reducing recidivism, and promoting safer behavior management in criminal justice settings.
Read MoreThe symptoms caused by a brain injury can increase the likelihood of abusing substances like opioids to temporarily relieve physical pain. Opioid addiction is on the rise, which is why it’s important to understand how it affects the brain injury community.
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