A presentation and discussion with:

Madeline DiPasquale PhD, CBIST, and
Drew Nagele, PsyD, ABPP, FACRM, CBIST, CESP

Brain injury and substance misuse frequently co-occur, yet this intersection is often under-recognized in both clinical and community settings. This session will provide an overview of the relationship between brain injury and substance misuse, including opioid use, and offer implications for identification and treatment. Presenters will share findings from a recent pilot study and discuss practical considerations for working with those affected by both conditions. Emphasis will be placed on real-world strategies and opportunities for collaboration across brain injury, behavioral health, and substance use systems to improve outcomes and continuity of care 

Dr. DiPasquale has over 30 years’ experience in working with persons with brain injury across the continuum of care needs. She has published and lectured nationally and internationally. Her interest and work on the intersection of brain injury and substance misuse represents her belief that neuropsychology has a role in addiction medicine to support the rehabilitation of persons with brain injury and substance misuse. Dr. DiPasquale currently serves as the President of the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania. 

Dr. Nagele is a NeuroRehabilitation Psychologist with a 40+ year career in creating and running brain injury rehabilitation programs and advocating for children, adolescents, and adults with brain injury. He is currently the Principal at Nagele NeuroRehab Consulting, LLC, providing a wide range of consulting for individuals, organizations, and corporations. He is a Clinical Professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Professional and Applied Psychology; Faculty Coordinator for the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine’s Pediatric Cognitive Rehabilitation Course; and chairs BIAA’s ACBIS Advanced Practice Certification Work Group. 

This FREE session is intended for a professional audience. Questions can be directed to MJ Schmidt at schmidt@biapa.org.