'Learning about a person's brain function can be life changing, both for the person with the injury, and for the people who care for them,' says Barclay.
RICHMOND, B.C. — A program that is the first of its kind in Canada aims to help British Columbians living with mild to moderate overdose-related brain injuries.
A ministry statement says the Cognitive Assessment and Rehabilitation for Substance Use program provides specialized supports for people who use substances including opioids and alcohol. The statement says by working with psychiatrists, neuropsychologists and occupational therapists, a patient can grasp their new needs and limitations, improving their quality of life while increasing their opportunities for mental health and substance use therapies.
Karen Barclay, Vancouver Coastal Health's Richmond director of mental health and substance use, calls the new service "innovative."
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