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THE Challenge! Non-Traumatic Brain Injury

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Table of CONTENTS<br />

WINTER 2018<br />

<strong>THE</strong> <strong>Challenge</strong>! is published<br />

by the <strong>Brain</strong> <strong>Injury</strong> Association<br />

of America. We welcome<br />

manuscripts on issues that are<br />

important to the brain injury<br />

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Association Staff & Volunteers:<br />

Marianna Abashian<br />

4› The Solution to<br />

Opioids is Treatment<br />

8› An Overview of<br />

Toxic Metabolic<br />

Encephalopathy: An<br />

Acquired <strong>Brain</strong> <strong>Injury</strong><br />

12› Pushing for<br />

Policy Change<br />

14› Introducing BIAA's<br />

New Website<br />

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Greg Ayotte<br />

Christine Chen<br />

16› Honor Roll of Donors<br />

Stephanie Cohen<br />

Amy C. Colberg<br />

Susan H. Connors<br />

William Dane<br />

Sarah Drummond<br />

Tiffany Epley<br />

Dianna Fahel<br />

Holly Kisly<br />

22› Advocacy Update<br />

24› State Affiliate News<br />

28› <strong>Brain</strong> <strong>Injury</strong> Advisory<br />

Council Corner<br />

Member Spotlight:<br />

Carole Starr<br />

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Jennifer Mandelbaum<br />

Carrie Mosher<br />

30› News and Notes<br />

Jordan Ortiz<br />

Mary S. Reitter<br />

30› Upcoming Webinars<br />

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