Mental Health/Substance Abuse

Did You Know?

• 20% to 30% of persons with TBI show alcohol intoxication at hospitalization, minimal data on other drugs.

• 50% to 60% of adolescents and adults in acute rehabilitation have prior histories of substance abuse.

• Indices of brain structure and function suggest an additive effect of substance abuse and TBI.

• Substance abuse is associated with unemployment, living alone, criminal activity, lower subjective well-being.

• Need for assistance controlling use going unmet.

Products

TBI & Substance Abuse Web Cast

Resources

• MSSM's Post-TBI Depression Brief

• OVC’s Substance Abuse and Brain Injuries: Relationship Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Substance Abuse