178 Biopsychosocial Effects of Co Occurring Disorders | Addiction Counselor Certification
Summary: <p>Biopsychosocial Impact of Addiction and Mental Disorders on the Individual<br> Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC<br> Executive Director: AllCEUs Counseling CEUs and Specialty Certificates<br> Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox, Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery</p> <p>Counseling CEUs can be earned for this presentation at <a href="https://www.allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/749/c/">AllCEUs.com</a><br> Objectives<br> ~ Examine the biological (physical) impact of addiction and mental health issues on the individual<br> ~ Examine the psychological impact of addiction and mental health issues on the individual<br> ~ Examine the social impact of addiction and mental health issues on the individual<br> ~ Identify interventions in each area.<br> Biological Impact of Mood Disorders<br> ~ Caused by an imbalance of:<br> ~ Serotonin (calming)<br> ~ GABA (Calming)<br> ~ Glutamate (Excitatory)<br> ~ Norepinepherine (Excitatory)<br> ~ Dopamine (Pleasure)</p> <p>Biological Impact of Mood Disorders<br> ~ Effects<br> ~ Disrupted sleep<br> ~ Fatigue<br> ~ Irritability<br> ~ Nutritional changes<br> ~ Increased muscle tension<br> ~ Reduced pain tolerance<br> ~ Gastrointestinal disturbances</p> <p>The Brain Under Stress<br> Biological Impact of Addictions<br> ~ Direct (neurotransmitter imbalances)<br> ~ Tolerance<br> ~ Withdrawal</p> <p> </p> <p>Neurotransmitters, Addiction & Black Friday<br> ~ Normal day<br> ~ Normal store capacity is 750 people.<br> ~ The store needs a constant 500 to stay open<br> ~ The store has 8 doors to allows for people to easily enter and exit without getting “bunched”<br> ~ Black Friday<br> ~ 1500 people push through the door as soon as it opens<br> ~ Store is destroyed<br> ~ Staff is exhausted<br> ~ Takes time to restock and refresh staff<br> ~ Management closes all but two doors and adds security guards to manage flow</p> <p>Biological Impact of Addictions<br> ~ Indirect<br> ~ Reduced Immunity<br> ~ More rapid aging<br> ~ Sleep difficulties<br> ~ Nutritional deficits<br> ~ Reduced pain tolerance & Increased pain<br> ~ Disease (Hepatitis, HIV, TB, MRSA)</p> <p> </p> <p>Biological Impact of Alcohol<br> ~ Alcohol<br> ~ Heart damage<br> ~ High blood pressure<br> ~ Fatty liver<br> ~ Hepatitis<br> ~ Cirrhosis<br> ~ Pancreatitis<br> ~ Cancers of the mouth, throat, liver and breast<br> ~ Reduced immunity<br> ~ Brittle bones<br> Biological Impact<br> ~ Alcohol<br> ~ Brain damage through:<br> ~ The toxic effects of alcohol on brain cells<br> ~ The biological stress of repeated intoxication and withdrawal<br> ~ Alcohol-related cerebrovascular disease<br> ~ Head injuries from falls sustained when inebriated.<br> ~ Alcohol related birth defects (FASD)<br> Biological Impact<br> ~ Alcohol<br> ~ Nutrient deficiencies:<br> ~ Vitamins: A, E, D, K,B12, folic acid, thiamine<br> ~ Thiamine deficiencies, which cause severe neurological problems such as impaired movement and memory loss seen in Wernicke/Korsakoff syndrome (memory disorder often seen in Alzheimers)<br> ~ Calcium<br> ~ Iron (intestinal bleeding)<br> ~ Dehydration</p> <p>Biological Impact of Caffeine<br> ~ Negative<br> ~ Stimulant/jitters<br> ~ Increased blood pressure<br> ~ Heart palpitations<br> ~ Heartburn/Diarrhea<br> ~ Disrupted sleep<br> ~ Dehydration<br> ~ Miscarriage<br> ~ Osteoporosis<br> ~ Positive (with moderate intake)<br> ~ Lower risk of Alzheimer's and dementia<br> ~ Decreased suicide risk<br> ~ Increased endurance<br> ~ Decreased risk of oral cancer<br> Biological Impact of Nicotine<br> ~ Nicotine (including gums and vapors)<br> ~ Highly addictive<br> ~ Activates neurotransmitters<br> ~ Pain and anxiety relief<br> ~ Reduced appetite<br> ~ Respiratory irritation<br> ~ Increased heart rate and blood pressure<br> ~ Hyperglycemia<br> ~ Decreased i</p>
