Month: September 2018

The relationship between driving, prescription drugs, and traumatic brain injuries continues to be complex. Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) across the nation. Florida's latest "Traffic Crash Facts Annual Report" reports that more than 900 crashes in 2016 involved drug use of some sort, not including crashes where both drugs and alcohol…

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) happens when a jolt or blow to the head causes brain damage. Symptoms of a TBI range from mild to severe; in some cases, a TBI may be fatal. A severe TBI may affect cognitive function, motor function, sensation, and emotions. According to the most recent data collected by the Florida Department of Health, TBIs…