Brain injury tip card describes dangers of alcohol and drug use for adolescents and adults after brain injury. Outlines signs of substance abuse, identifies reasons, and gives methods for families and parents to respond and reduce risks.
Has guidelines on how to initiate conversations about drug and alcohol use and how to identify a problem. Lists strategies for what families can do if they suspect substance abuse. A true/false quiz illustrates common myths about alcohol and drug use.
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| Item | SUBA |
| Pages | 6 |
| Year | 2008, second edition |
Roberta DePompei, Ph.D., is a Professor and Clinical Supervisor at the Audiology and Speech Center at the University of Akron in Ohio. An advocate of the needs of youths with brain injuries and their families, she is on numerous national task forces and committees, as well as former co-chair of the Special Interest Group on Children and Adolescents with Brain Injuries for the Brain Injury Association of America. Widely published and a national and international presenter, Dr. DePompei specializes in the impact of brain injury upon speech, language and communication. She is especially interested in developing transitional opportunities for students as they progress through school and prepare for adulthood. Dr. DePompei is Vice President and Senior Author at Lash and Associates Publishing/Training Inc.
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Substance abuse and substance dependence are two substance use disorders. They are different than being intoxicated. With disorders, there are physical, cognitive or social consequences for the person using alcohol or other drugs. In adults, it is important to distinguish between the use of alcohol and other drugs and their misuse.
For the youth with a brain injury, any use is misuse. Use of alcohol or illicit drugs is illegal for youth and can have consequences on that basis alone. But any use of alcohol and other drugs by a youth with a brain injury can slow recovery, worsen symptoms, interact with prescribed medications, or even increase the possibility of seizures.
Relationship of Substance Use to Brain Injury
There are many reasons why substance use and traumatic brain injury often go together.
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