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Unfortunately, brain injury and drugs and alcohol often go hand in hand. People who abuse drugs and alcohol have a higher incidence of sustaining a brain injury -- from falling or driving while intoxicated, for example. And the effects of alcohol and drugs only get worse for people after a brain injury.
Pain Management After TBI and Substance Abuse
From prescribing only small amounts of medications to preventing "doctor shopping," the medical team — and the person with TBI and addiction issues — must collaborate to make pain management effective.
TBI and Substance Abuse: Military Resources
The military is offering stronger services for service members and vets who have TBI and substance abuse issues, such as the availability of regional care coordinators for Guard and Reserve.
Getting Help for a Loved One with TBI and Substance Abuse Issues
A consistent, non-judgemental, loving message from family and doctors is the best way to help a loved one with TBI and substance abuse issues.
Military Accountability for Soldiers with TBI and Substance Abuse Issues
For service members with mild TBI and substance abuse issues, their job is to get better. Their command works with them to get them better and back to their units.
TBI and Substance Abuse Often Go Hand-in-Hand
Learn why people with TBI are more prone to substance abuse and why being vigilant against addiction can be a life-long effort.
Jan's Story: Recovery from Brain Injury and Substance Abuse
Until she finally realized what her life was truly missing after two TBIs and substance abuse, Jan Brown was able to get the help she needed for recovery.
Treating Clients with Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain injury is a frequent but under-recognized condition co-occurring with substance use disorder. Learn more.
Substance Abuse Treatment Advisory
Learn how substance abuse disorder and TBI can each exacerbate the other.
Brain Injury and Substance Abuse: The Cross Training Advantage
Learn why brain injury and addiction together can make recovery so much harder — and what strategies are most successful.
Is It Okay to Smoke Pot After a Brain Injury?
Drugs and alcohol can make symptoms and problems worse after a brain injury.
Brain Injury and Substance Abuse: One Woman's Story
Jan Brown talks about her experience with substance abuse following traumatic brain injury.
Concern About My Brother With a TBI Drinking
"For veterans and non-veterans with TBI, the only amount of drugs and alcohol that is safe is none."
Should I Tell My TBI Rehab Staff About My Previous Addiction?
Sharing medical history with your doctors after TBI helps more than it hurts.
One Bad Decision
Michael Nepola was loving life as a high school kid. Then he made one bad decision: to drink and drive. Telling his story, he beseeches people not to make the same mistake he did.
Avoiding Substance Abuse After Brain Injury?
Is there a best treatment or is it all up to the individual?
Staying Sober After a Brain Injury
If you went to AA meetings before TBI, keep going.
Coming Clean About Drugs with Your Doctor
The overlapping problems of pain, prescription drugs, and substance abuse.
Recognizing TBI in Substance Abuse Support Groups
Symptoms from brain injury and addiction can seem the same.
BrainLine Talks with Jan Brown
Learn how one woman transformed her life after two TBIs and addiction to drugs and alcohol.
Jan Brown Talks about TBI and Stigma
Social stigmas associated with TBI and substance abuse.
Jan Brown Explains What Recovery Looks Like
What's the difference between sobriety and recovery?
Jan Brown on SpiritWorks Success Stories
Living with recovery is different for every family.
Jan Brown on the SpiritWorks Program and the Seven C's
Learn about the emotional power of the seven Cs.
Jan Brown Talks about Family Support
Hear how children can be affected by their parents’ addiction.
Jan Brown Offers Advice on Recovery from Addiction
Friends and family play a key role in recovery from addiction.
Substance Abuse and Traumatic Brain Injury
Learn who’s most at risk and what can be done to help.
One Bad Decision
"Don't let this happen to you" — Watch one young man's story of his brain injury.
Substance Abuse and Brain Injuries: HIV/AIDS and Brain Injury
Learn how drugs or alcohol can affect the brain and what treatments have proven most effective.
TBI Consumer Report: Coping with Substance Abuse After TBI
Substance abuse is especially tricky when it comes to people who have a brain injury.
Substance Abuse/Brain Injury Client Workbook
A tool for therapists as well as for people with brain injury and substance abuse issues.
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