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The OPIOID EPIDEMIC and TOXIC BRAIN INJURY.
Opioids are depressants, meaning that they inhibit the central nervous system (CNS).
During an overdose, the body experiences Central Nervous System depression, which can result in
As such, the most significant risk of an overdose is the lack of oxygen.
Oxygen is essential to the human brain, and a lack of oxygen to the brain causes damage.
So, what about those who are overdosing but not dying?
The opioid epidemic has led to the creation of a new term: Toxic Brain Injury.
This type of brain injury occurs from prolonged substance misuse and nonfatal overdose.
This encompasses two forms of brain injury resulting from a lack of oxygen:
During an overdose, the body experiences Central Nervous System depression, which can result in
- decreased rate of breathing,
- decreased heart rate, and
- loss of consciousness, possibly leading to coma or death.
As such, the most significant risk of an overdose is the lack of oxygen.
Oxygen is essential to the human brain, and a lack of oxygen to the brain causes damage.
So, what about those who are overdosing but not dying?
The opioid epidemic has led to the creation of a new term: Toxic Brain Injury.
This type of brain injury occurs from prolonged substance misuse and nonfatal overdose.
This encompasses two forms of brain injury resulting from a lack of oxygen:
- Hypoxic Brain Injury
- Hypoxic brain injury occurs when the brain does not receive enough oxygen
- Anoxic brain injury.
- Anoxic brain injury occurs when the brain does not receive any oxygen.
In these situations, the amount of time the brain is without adequate oxygen dictates the severity of injury.
Toxic Brain Injury has multiple effects on the brain. Brain damage caused by use of drugs could include disruption of nutrients needed by brain tissue; direct damage, injury, and death of brain cells, including neurotransmitter receptors; alterations to brain chemical concentrations, including neurotransmitters and hormones; and deprivation of oxygen to brain tissue. The effects on the brain will differ depending on the type of substance, the amount used, and the duration of use.
Toxic Brain Injury has multiple effects on the brain. Brain damage caused by use of drugs could include disruption of nutrients needed by brain tissue; direct damage, injury, and death of brain cells, including neurotransmitter receptors; alterations to brain chemical concentrations, including neurotransmitters and hormones; and deprivation of oxygen to brain tissue. The effects on the brain will differ depending on the type of substance, the amount used, and the duration of use.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC
AND TOXIC BRAIN INJURY - CLICK HERE.
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"I can't thank you enough for all of the help. You have been amazing! I've reached out to both ladies and we're moving forward. I'll also be reaching out to the doctors you have sent. Again, I can't thank you enough on behalf of the both of us."
- Alexandra and Charles
AVERAGE NEW U.S. CASES ANNUALLY
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
10,400
SPINAL CORD INJURY
12,500
HIV/AIDS
50,000
BREAST CANCER
231,840
ALL NEW CASES COMBINED
304,740
NEW TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES
EACH YEAR IN THE U.S.
2,800,000
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
10,400
SPINAL CORD INJURY
12,500
HIV/AIDS
50,000
BREAST CANCER
231,840
ALL NEW CASES COMBINED
304,740
NEW TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES
EACH YEAR IN THE U.S.
2,800,000
"Thank you for the information and especially for the kind words yesterday. I will share the information with Megan.
We will (also) check out the additional resources.
Thanks again for your help."
- Shannon
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The Maryland State Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board (TBIAB) consists of 36 voting members, who represent consumers, families and caregivers, advocates, government officials, health care professionals and elected officials. The TBIAB is required by § 13-2105(6) of the Health General Article, Md. Ann. Code, in accordance with § 2-1246 of the State Government Article, to issue an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly that contains recommendations.
The Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board Report for 2017 is ready for your review.
To discover the Board's recommendations for this year, CLICK HERE.
The Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board Report for 2017 is ready for your review.
To discover the Board's recommendations for this year, CLICK HERE.
Brain Injury Association of
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About Us
Our Mission
The Brain Injury Association of Maryland shall be the voice of those affected by brain injury through advocacy, education, and research.
The Brain Injury Association of Maryland shall be the voice of those affected by brain injury through advocacy, education, and research.
Our Vision
We bring health, hope, and healing to thousands of Marylanders living with brain injury, their families, and the professionals who serve them.
We bring health, hope, and healing to thousands of Marylanders living with brain injury, their families, and the professionals who serve them.
Our Staff and Board
Our two full-time, one part-time staff are here to serve you. Our all volunteer Board of Directors strive to provide the utmost service and leadership to the brain injury community.
Our two full-time, one part-time staff are here to serve you. Our all volunteer Board of Directors strive to provide the utmost service and leadership to the brain injury community.
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BIAMD
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