1. ADD&Addiction
Understanding the
science behind ADD
Attention Deficit or Attention
Inconsistency????
Medicating a Brian Problem
Amber Hollingsworth
LPC | MAC | CCS |
LPCS
Critical
Thinker
The Role of Dopaimine
Inconsistant Dopamine levels can create many
problems:Difficulty organizing time, resources, and schedules
Motivates
Behavior
Planning &
Strategies
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Implications
Symptomsof ADHD
ADHD symptoms are thought to be associated with inconsistant Dopamine and
Noraepinipherine Levels.
40% of Children with
ADHD begin using alcohol
compared to 22% of
children without
Young adults have a
similiar rate of alcohol
use but have a higher rate
of abuse
ADHD is 10x more common
in adult alcoholics than in
individuals without ADHD
statistics
Amphetimines
Methylphenidate
Activate Norepinephrine
Adderoll, Dexedrine
Concerta, Ritalin
Streterra
Decreasesextra"noise"
Dopamine stimulation
Increasessignal strength
Common Medications
Works well
under
pressure
GiftsOf ADD
Although there are a number of difficulties associated
with ADHD, there are many unique gifts that also
accompany the disorder.
Less
resistant to
change
Can
shift
attention
Connection Between ADD and Addiction
Dopamine creates
Desire and initiates
planning and obsession
Increased Risk Taking
& Novelty Seeking
Low Self Esteem
creates risk factors.
Obstacles to Recovery
Poor Self Esteem Decreased Impulse Control Diminished Executive Functioning
Appropriate Screening and Treatment
Nicotine Addiction
ADHD
Other co-occurring disorders
Addiction