Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
The Impact of Addiction on the Child’s Brain
The Impact of Addiction on the Child’s Brain
The Impact of Addiction on the Child’s Brain
Friday 9th October 2020
Discover how addiction impacts a child's developing brain with Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes. Learn about early interventions and recovery strategies.
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Get the buttons here!How Addiction Alters a Child’s Brain: Insights from Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Think buprenorphine as the first line of treatment for opioid dependence during pregnancy, since illicit opioid use is associated with poor prenatal care, nutrition, and poor fetal health.
Imagine a child's brain as a young, growing tree. Now, think about how vulnerable it is to any external harm. In this episode of the 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast', Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes takes you through the intricate journey of brain development from the first trimester all the way to age 24. She explains how addiction can significantly disrupt this process, much like a storm damaging a fragile sapling. Dr.
Snipes delves into how substances like nicotine and THC can impact areas of the brain responsible for learning, memory, emotion regulation, planning, and impulse control. These effects can lead to long-term issues such as attention deficits, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Dr. Snipes also shares practical interventions and treatments aimed at helping children affected by addiction. Early intervention is key, she emphasizes, as the brain has an incredible ability to adapt and learn new ways of functioning.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the profound impact of addiction on young minds and how to foster recovery and resilience.