Substance Abuse and Traumatic Brain Injury: Magnitude, Manifestations, Myths and Management
Jan. 24, 2013, 1-2:30 p.m. (EST)
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Overview
Substance abuse (SA) frequently co-occurs with traumatic brain injury (TBI). SA increases the risk for having a TBI and TBI is a risk factor for developing a substance use disorder. Negative outcomes associated with having both SA and TBI include medical problems (e.g., cirrhosis, cancers), psychiatric/behavioral problems, unemployment and familial discord. Failure to assess and treat SA following TBI is associated with poorer long-term outcomes.
This webinar will:
- Examine the co-occurrence of TBI and SA
- Describe screening and assessment methods for identifying patients with TBI and SA
- Identify interventions for patients with TBI and SA
- Review challenges related to screening and intervening with patients with TBI and SA
Presenter:
- Charles H. Bombardier, Ph.D.
Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine
Moderator:
- Ms. Katherine (Kathy) M. Helmick, MS, CRNP, ANP-BC, CNRN
Deputy Director, Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center