A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by external force, like a fall. Did you know?
- People with traumatic brain injuries are at much higher risk for opioid misuse and overdose
- 70-80% of people with traumatic brain injuries leave inpatient rehabilitation with a prescription for opioids
- People who have had moderate to severe injuries are 10 times more likely to die from an overdose than those who don’t
- Opioids can slow or stop your breathing if you take too many – If the brain goes without oxygen for more than 5-6 minutes, a person may sustain an acquired brain injury