ADHD
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
What does anxiety feel like?
Worry or nervousness that doesn’t go away
What are the two types of moods in bipolar disorder?
High (manic) and low (depressed)
What does PTSD stand for?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
What does depression affect in your life?
How you think, feel, and act
Name one common thing people with ADHD might struggle with?
Paying attention and/or sitting still
What kind of drug might someone use to feel calmer?
A downer like Xanax or alcohol
What’s one thing someone might do during a manic episode?
Impulsive acts (spend too much money or act wild)
What’s one common symptom of PTSD?
Flashbacks or nightmares
Name one symptom of depression.
Sadness, sleep changes, or loss of interest
What kind of drug might someone with ADHD use to calm down?
A downer (like alcohol)
What brain chemical helps control mood?
Serotonin
What kind of drug might trigger a manic episode?
An upper like cocaine
Why might someone with PTSD use downers like alcohol?
To block out scary memories or pain
What brain chemical is low in depression?
Dopamine
What brain chemical helps with focus and motivation?
Dopamine
Why might someone with anxiety use a drug like nicotine or cocaine?
To feel more confident or less numb
What brain chemicals are involved in bipolar disorder?
Serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine
Why might someone with PTSD use uppers like cocaine?
To feel in control or stop feeling numb
Why might someone with depression use drugs like cocaine?
To replace the dopamine their brain doesn’t make
Why can ADHD medicine be risky if misused?
It can be addictive if taken the wrong way
What two brain chemicals can be out of balance in anxiety?
Serotonin and dopamine
Why might someone with bipolar use different drugs at different times?
To match their mood; uppers for mania, downers for sadness
What brain chemicals get messed up by trauma?
Serotonin and dopamine
What happens when someone uses drugs to boost dopamine?
Their brain stops making it naturally because the drug feels better