Posts Tagged ‘dual diagnosis’
By jasonmaddox On April 8th, 2016
The Essential Brain Injury Guide, Edition 5.0 was just released by the Brain Injury Association of America (biausa.org). This comprehensive brain injury training manual is used in the Academy of…
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By jasonmaddox On October 3rd, 2011
Are the brains of people who think about suicide or attempt to take their lives different? For years we have attributed the feelings of hopelessness and despair associated with suicide…
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By jasonmaddox On September 27th, 2011
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) recently released a new definition of addiction that classifies it as a chronic brain disorder, not just a behavioral issue involving problems with…
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By jasonmaddox On August 6th, 2011
After a traumatic brain injury (TBI), patients experience a number of different challenges during the recovery process. In addition to the mental and physical difficulties, patients can experience emotional and…
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