Predictors of Post-Traumatic Amnesia Rehabilitation Outcomes

Abstract

results were found for high-risk alcohol use (time, p<.001; severity X time, pZ.022) and drug use (time, p<.001; severity X time, pZ.016). The proportion of participants using drug pre-injury was greater in moderate-severe than in mild TBI, but there was no difference in postinjury use. Conclusions: Substance use declined in the early months following TBI but increased before the end of the first year. This was especially true for alcohol use in participants with mild injury. Given that substance use may alter recovery, prevention strategies need to be reinforced, even more so for individuals not getting inpatient rehabilitation.