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EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 1H 4M

1085-Addressing Drug and Alcohol Related Brain Damage - Counselor Training

from Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes · host Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes

00:00 Introduction: Drug-Induced Brain Damage 01:19 Physical, Emotional, and Cognitive Impacts 03:09 Alcohol’s Effect on the Brain and Body 04:19 Key Brain Regions Affected by Substances 07:22 Understanding Substance-Induced Brain Disorders 08:15 How Different Drugs Cause Brain Atrophy 08:56 Alcohol: Neurotoxicity and Deficiencies 10:59 Stimulants, Opioids, and Inhalants: Brain Impacts 14:23 Cannabis and Other Substances: Neurocognitive Effects 15:46 Substance Use, Symptoms, and Treatment Challenges 16:51 Hallucinogens and Long-term Perceptual Disturbances 20:01 Delirium and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy 23:04 Thiamine Deficiency: Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome 27:48 Diagnosing and Managing Alcohol-Related Brain Damage 31:02 Prevalence and Underdiagnosis of Brain Injury 34:39 Dementia Risks and Alcohol Consumption Guidelines 38:01 Healing the Brain: Recovery and Lifestyle Changes 42:01 Alcohol-Related Brain Disorders: Symptoms and Assessment 45:11 Treatment Options and Hope for Recovery 46:25 Vascular Dementia: Causes and Symptoms 49:28 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) 53:01 Diagnosing FASD and Client Profiles 56:00 Treatment Challenges for FASD 58:07 FASD in Correctional and Clinical Settings 59:39 Summary: Risks and Considerations for Clinicians 01:00:26 Q&A and Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00 Introduction: Drug-Induced Brain Damage 01:19 Physical, Emotional, and Cognitive Impacts 03:09 Alcohol’s Effect on the Brain and Body 04:19 Key Brain Regions Affected by Substances 07:22 Understanding Substance-Induced Brain Disorders 08:15 How Different Drugs Cause Brain Atrophy 08:56 Alcohol: Neurotoxicity and Deficiencies 10:59 Stimulants, Opioids, and Inhalants: Brain Impacts 14:23 Cannabis and Other Substances: Neurocognitive Effects 15:46 Substance Use, Symptoms, and Treatment Challenges 16:51 Hallucinogens and Long-term Perceptual Disturbances 20:01 Delirium and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy 23:04 Thiamine Deficiency: Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome 27:48 Diagnosing and Managing Alcohol-Related Brain Damage 31:02 Prevalence and Underdiagnosis of Brain Injury 34:39 Dementia Risks and Alcohol Consumption Guidelines 38:01 Healing the Brain: Recovery and Lifestyle Changes 42:01 Alcohol-Related Brain Disorders: Symptoms and Assessment 45:11 Treatment Options and Hope for Recovery 46:25 Vascular Dementia: Causes and Symptoms 49:28 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) 53:01 Diagnosing FASD and Client Profiles 56:00 Treatment Challenges for FASD 58:07 FASD in Correctional and Clinical Settings 59:39 Summary: Risks and Considerations for Clinicians 01:00:26 Q&A and Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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00:00 Introduction: Drug-Induced Brain Damage 01:19 Physical, Emotional, and Cognitive Impacts 03:09 Alcohol’s Effect on the Brain and Body 04:19 Key Brain Regions Affected by Substances 07:22 Understanding Substance-Induced Brain...

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