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Alcohol and drug use among young persons with traumatic brain injury.
- Source :
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Journal of learning disabilities [J Learn Disabil] 1996 Nov; Vol. 29 (6), pp. 643-51. - Publication Year :
- 1996
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Abstract
- The pre- and postinjury patterns of alcohol and illicit drug use of 87 persons with traumatic brain injury ages 16 to 20 were examined. Follow-up data were collected at two time intervals averaging 8 and 28 months postinjury. A comparison with large-sample studies revealed that patients had preinjury drinking patterns similar to those in the general population. A review of data provided evidence of a decline in alcohol use at initial follow-up; however, preinjury and second follow-up alcohol use patterns were similar. Analyses suggested that drinking quantity and frequency increased over time, perhaps eventually returning to postinjury levels. A review of the literature and the findings of the present investigation indicate that men and persons with a history of preinjury heavy drinking are at greatest risk for long-term alcohol abuse postinjury. Postinjury illicit drug use rates remained relatively low, falling below 10% at both follow-up intervals. Among persons taking prescribed medications, 17% reported moderate or heavy drinking at second follow-up.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0022-2194
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of learning disabilities
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 8942308
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/002221949602900608