Substance Abuse
We have spent a decade developing programs, conducting research and providing training on the issues of substance abuse and TBI. We believe this is a critical issue in outcomes and the success of rehabilitation efforts (Corrigan, 1996; Bogner, Corrigan, Spafford & Lamb-Hart, 1997). The Ohio Valley Center has promulgated models for secondary prevention of substance abuse for use in TBI rehabilitation programs (Corrigan, Bogner & Lamb-Hart , 1995;) and community-based treatment of substance abuse disorders among persons who have experienced TBI (Corrigan, Lamb-Hart & Rust, 1995; link to TBI Network).
The work of the Ohio Regional TBI Model System has built on past work
on this topic. We have extended our examination to include the role of
violence
versus substance abuse as mediating factors in
outcomes, screening
for substance abuse among persons with TBI on rehabilitation
units
and early versus
late treatment . Our clinical work operating a
community-based program
for substance abuse treatment for persons with TBI was the impetus for
the project
on domestic violence and TBI.
For additional information on materials we have developed around this topic go to our substance abuse section.