Sex, Drugs, and TBI: The Role of Sex in Substance Abuse Related to Traumatic Brain Injuries

Sex, Drugs, and TBI: The Role of Sex in Substance Abuse Related to Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a significant public health problem costing billions of dollars in healthcare costs and lost productivity while simultaneously reducing the quality of life for both patients and caregivers. Substance abuse is closely interconnected with TBI, as intoxicated individu...

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Main Authors: Robin Oliverio, Kate Karelina, Zachary M. Weil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
Subjects:
traumatic brain injury
substance abuse
sex differences
epidemiology
adolescent brain injury
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fneur.2020.546775/full

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