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Substance Abuse and Brain Injuries

Substance Use and Abuse After Brain Injury: A Programmer's Guide

Three Versions of Substance Abuse Programming in Rehab Centers

Version 1.0
Version 2.0
Version 3.0
Chart illustrating the three versions


Sara Bellum says Upgrade to Version 3.0 by adding a chemical dependency staff member

Version 3.0 - Best

Version 3.0 - Best programming adds a staff member trained in chemical dependency treatment. Dedicating staff for this purpose significantly expands the capability of the program to provide a holistic approach to substance use issues. A specially trained staff member has responsibilities for all activities previously described in Version 2.0, as well as expanding motivational interviewing to include additional sessions as indicated by the person’s readiness to change. The treatment team at this level should create a unified treatment plan based on issues identified during assessment. Consultation of treatment team members with the chemical dependency professional is another feature of Version 3.0. A by-product of consultation can be adaptation of therapies to incorporate substance use issues (e.g., ways to reinforce messages from the motivational interviewing or strengthen self-motivation statements). The section addressing a Coordinated Team Approach (page 40), provides general suggestions of ways to incorporate prevention and intervention messages in the normal flow of other therapies.Version 3.0 increases emphasis on developing the referral process and actively following-up with persons served to increase the likelihood of successful follow through with community-based service providers.

 

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Substance Abuse Education Series

User's Manual

Programmer Guide

Substance Abuse and Brain Injury Toolbox

HIV/AIDS and Brain Injury

Utilities for Community Professionals

Motivational Interviewing

TBI Screening

Abuse Screening

Stages of Change

Whatever It Takes

Community Teams

Order Form

Miscellaneous Articles

"Did I Mention Teeth?"

"Lessons from Little Red Riding Hood"

"What Do We Do With A Drunken Sailor?"

Suggestions for Substance Abuse Treatment Providers Working with
Persons Who Have Limitations in Cognitive Abilities