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Substance Abuse Bibliography

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Substance Abuse and TBI: An Interview with John Corrigan, Ph.D. -- Interview by Maureen McGrath. Premier Outlook, 4(2), Summer 2004, pp. 33-41. (2004)

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Substance Abuse – Corrigan, John. In W. High, A. Sander, M. Struchen, & K. Hart (Eds.), Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury, (pp. 133-155). New York: Oxford University Press. (2005)

Traumatic Brain Injury and Substance Abuse: A Review and Analysis of the Literature -- Taylor, L. A.; Kreutzer, J. S.; Demm, S. R.; Meade, M. A. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 13(1/2), March 2003, pp. 165-188, (2003)

Special Issue:

Substance Abuse & Brain Injury

Brain Injury Source (Fall 2001) Volume 5, Issue 4.

An Overview of Substance Abuse and Brain Injury – Strauss, David. Brain Injury Source, 5(4), Fall 2001, pp. 8-11, 40-41. (2001)

A Therapeutic Approach to Substance Abuse Recovery with Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury in a Residential Neurobehavioral Program – Hughes-Dobles, Elaine. Brain Injury Source, 5(4), Fall 2001, pp. 28-31, 46-47. (2001)

Double Trouble: Substance Abuse and Traumatic Brain Injury in Youth – DePompei, Roberta; Corrigan, John. Brain Injury Source, 5(4), Fall 2001, pp. 32-34. (2001)

I See Nothing. I See Nothing – Lamb-Hart, Gary. Brain Injury Source, 5(4), Fall 2001, pp. 12-14. (2001)

Screening for Alcohol Problems Among Person with TBI – Bombardier, Charles; Davis, Cindy. Brain Injury Source, 5(4), Fall 2001, pp. 16-19. (2001)

Screening for Substance Abuse as Part of the Neuropsychological Assessment – Frye, DeAnna. Brain Injury Source, 5(4), Fall 2001, pp. 20-22. (2001)

Treating Substance Abuse in Individuals with TBI: The Lessons of Experience – Sparadeo, Francis. Brain Injury Source, 5(4), Fall 2001, pp. 24-27, 42-45. (2001)

Older Resources

Diagnosis and Treatment of Addictions in Traumatic Brain Injury -- Miller, Norman S. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 13(3), 1995, pp.15-30. (1995). This article discusses the diagnosis and treatment of alcohol and drug disorders in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Special considerations in the treatment of addiction in TBI patients due to cognitive and emotional problems arising from the brain damage are described. Recommendations are provided for clinical application and long term recovery for the addicted TBI patient.

Did I Mention the Teeth -- Bogner, Jennifer; Lamb-Hart, Gary. i.e. Magazine, 3(1), 1995, pp. 12-15. (1995) This article discusses the problems associated with the usage of alcohol and other drugs after a brain injury. Facts addressing how alcohol affects recovery are provided. Families are encouraged to talk with the survivor about substance abuse.

How Can The Family Help: Dealing with Substance Abuse After TBI -- Sparadeo, Frank R. TPN Magazine, V(3), 1995, pp. 14-17. (1995) This article addresses the problems associated with substance abuse following a brain injury. Suggestions for how to motivate the individual to change his or her behavior are provided.

Integrated Treatment: Safety Net for Survival -- Kaitz, Suzan. Headlines, Summer 1991, pp. 11-16. (1991) This article explores the need for treatment programs which integrate brain injury and substance abuse services. The author believes that the deficits commonly associated with brain injury become barriers to success for brain injured individuals who seek help from traditional substance abuse treatment programs.

Making Treatment Work -- Ford, Jo Ann; Moore, Dennis. i.e. Magazine, 3(1), 1995, pp. 19-22. (1995) This article focuses on substance abuse treatment considerations for individuals with brain injury. The authors feel that traditional methods of treatment need to be modified for some individuals with traumatic brain injuries.

Should I or Shouldn't I: Dealing with Substance Abuse After Traumatic Brain Injury -- Sparadeo, Frank R. TPN Magazine, V(2), 1995, pp. 20-24. (1995) This article addresses the problems associated with substance abuse following a brain injury. Topics include the reasons people use alcohol and other drugs and initiating the change process.

Substance Abuse and Brain Injury -- Lerner, Lauren L. TBI Challenge, 2(6), December 1998, p. 5. (1998) This article addresses specific problems and risks involved in using alcohol and/or drugs following a brain injury. Topics covered include peer pressure, seizures and the toxicity of alcohol and/or drugs when taken in combination with prescribed medication.

Substance Abuse And Families Of Children With ABI -- DePompei, Roberta; Weis, Julie. In G. H. S. Singer, A. Glang, & J. M. Williams (Eds.), Children with Acquired Brain Injury: Educating and Supporting Families, Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes. (1996) This chapter answers common questions regarding brain injury and substance abuse. These questions include how brain injury and substance abuse can be problematic, how children and adolescents and their families might respond to substance abuse concerns, and what proactive suggestions can be made for families and children regarding education, intervention, or prevention of substance abuse in children with acquired brain injury.