Neurotransmitters
DA
What is Dopamine?
This medication is commonly used to treat PTSD nightmares.
What is prazosin/Minipress?
First used in 1871, this drug was FDA approved for treating mania in 1970.
What is Lithium?
This is the national crisis hotline number.
What is 988?
This artist painted a Campbell's soup can.
Who was Andy Warhol?
5-HT
What is Serotonin?
This medication is commonly used for smoking cessation and seasonal affective disorder.
What is Wellbutrin/bupropion?
1950s - This "tranquilizer" was found accidentally to treat positive symptoms of schizophrenia
What is Thorazine/chlorpromazine?
This is the national social services hotline number.
What is 211?
The first iPhone was released in this year
What is 2007?
NE
What is Norepinephrine?
This tricyclic medication used for depression can also be used to treat childhood enuresis.
What is imipramine/Tofranil?
1959 - This drug was the first (TCA) antidepressant used in the US
What is imipramine?
These are the only 2 agencies in Westmoreland County that accepts UPMC for You offering both therapy and medication.
What are Family Behavioral Resources and New Directions?
In Greek mythology, who is the god of the sea?
Who is Poseidon?
ACh
What is Acetylcholine?
In low doses this medication is used for sleep. In higher doses it is used for psychosis.
What is Seroquel/quetiapine?
1963 - This was the first FDA approved anxiety medication
What is Valium?
This agency is where patients can be evaluated for substance use.
What is SPHS?
What legendary musician would have turned 90 years old on January 8, 2025 if still living?
Who is Elvis Presley?
GABA
What is Gamma-Aminobutyric acid?
These 2 SSRIs are FDA approved for treating depression in children.
What are Prozaz/fluoxetine and Lexapro/escitalopram?
1988 This was the first SSRI released in the US
What is Prozac?
This agency is helpful for case management services including food, housing and transportation.
What is WCSI or Nulton Diagnostic Treatment Center?
This faculty member won a state competition in 2024 shooting sporting clays.
Who is Michele Mattis!!??