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Many people who incur a traumatic brain injury have a substance abuse problem prior to their injury. As a result, it is not surprising that a number of people after they have had traumatic brain injury also have a substance abuse problem. Adolescents and adults who are hospitalized for traumatic brain injury are much heavier drinkers than their peers who have not incurred a TBI.

The Problem of Substance Use and TBI (PDF)
The Effects of Substance Use and TBI (PDF)
Treatment for Substance Use with TBI (PDF)
- Suggestions for Substance Abuse Treatment Providers Working with Persons Who Have Limitations in Cognitive Abilities (PDF)

Substance Use with TBI: Materials from OVC

Information for Individuals and Family Members User's Manual for Faster, More Reliable Operation of a Brain after Injury

Information for Rehabilitation Professionals A Programmer's Guide

Information for Community Professionals Utilities for Community Professionals

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To order any of the materials listed above, please print and complete an Order Form (PDF).

Substance Use and Brain Injury Toolbox
The Toolbox contains tools you need to put together a program in your facility to address substance abuse in clients receiving rehabilitation for brain injury. Toolbox contains: 5 copies each of the "User's Manual" and "Manual del Usario", 1 copy of the "Programmer's Guide", 1 copy of English and Spanish versions of a DVD "For Faster, More Reliable Operation of a Brain After Injury.

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Substance Use and TBI