Alcohol and Traumatic Brain Injury

Within this presentation, you’ll learn of the bidirectional connection between alcohol intoxication and traumatic brain injury. Alcohol intoxication is often associated with unintended injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and a history of TBI is associated with increased risk of subsequent substance use. Prior research findings relevant to this relationship will be presented, including specific factors related to post-TBI alcohol use, and the potential impact of such use on TBI outcomes. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion, participants should be able to: 1. Identify the associations between alcohol intoxication and TBI. 2. Describe the risk factors associated with alcohol use following TBI. 3. Identify the potential factors mediating post-TBI substance use. 4. Match appropriate education/intervention based on severity of substance use and severity of TBI residual symptoms.