Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Impact of Mental Health and or Addictions on the Individual
Impact of Mental Health and or Addictions on the Individual
Impact of Mental Health and or Addictions on the Individual
Friday 10th June 2016
Learn how mental health and addiction impact the brain and body. Find strategies for breaking the cycle of addiction and achieving recovery.
41 minutes
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Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Healing Relationships
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Unpacking the Effects of Mental Health and Addiction on Individuals
With some time and effort, even if the drugs have caused some irreparable damage to other parts of your brain, you can get your reward system back to functioning at a more normal level.
Ever wondered how addictions mess with your brain and body? In this episode of the 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes', Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes takes you on a journey through the intricate ways mental health and addiction intertwine. She digs into how addiction impacts neurochemistry, disrupts sleep, messes with pain levels, and strains relationships. Initially, many turn to substances or behaviors to escape distress, but this episode reveals how that choice can worsen mood and other problems over time. Dr.
Snipes doesn't just stop at explaining the problem; she offers actionable interventions that could kickstart recovery. You'll hear about the cycle of tolerance, addiction, and withdrawal, and how these processes affect the brain. Nutrition and healthy relationships are highlighted as key elements in the recovery process, along with the importance of safety and managing withdrawal symptoms and cravings. One standout moment in the episode is when Dr.
Snipes shares, 'With some time and effort, even if the drugs have caused some irreparable damage to other parts of your brain, you can get your reward system back to functioning at a more normal level'. This episode is packed with practical tools and strategies designed to help break the cycle of addiction and find joy and hope in recovery. Whether you're a professional in the field or someone personally affected by addiction, this episode offers valuable insights and support.
It's an enlightening listen that promises to leave you with a deeper understanding of addiction's impact and a renewed sense of hope for recovery.