Programme ideas: Use of AA and NA in the treatment of chemical dependencies of traumatic brain injury survivors

Abstract

Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous have been under-utilized in the treatment of chemical dependency in traumatic brain injury survivors. Both offer a social support network and a self-help recovery programme. The fellowships can be viewed as three progressive levels focusing on behavioural, cognitive and gestalt issues. Finally observations and suggestions are offered which may help in incorporating this therapeutic modality which is the most widespread treatment of individuals with chemical dependencies.