SciShow
What's Really Behind The Adderall Shortage?
You may have heard that there's an ongoing shortage of the medication Adderall. But there's a lot more going on here than you may expect, and the real culprit behind the shortage isn't what you might think.
Be Smart
Why Do We Have to Sleep
Why do we sleep? We spend a third of our lives in slumber, but science has yet to determine exactly why we have do it. Here's a look at how sleep works, why we're not getting enough sleep, what happens if you DON'T sleep, and an idea...
SciShow
Why Stimulants Help ADHD
It seems like stimulants and hyperactivity shouldn't mix, so why are they so often prescribed to treat ADHD?
Curated Video
Can People With Bipolar Disorder Take Stimulants?
Can people with bipolar disorder take stimulants to treat ADHD? This video addresses this common question, including how stimulants can affect mood stability and the careful management required to balance treatment for both conditions.
Curated Video
ADHD Meds & Heart Attack Risk: Is Your Medicine Safe?
This video provides a thorough understanding of Adderall's sympathomimetic actions, the risk factors for those with pre-existing heart conditions, and the significance of dosages. Dr. Marks also examines the findings of a 2022...
Curated Video
Stimulating Daphnia
We examine the effects of different temperatures and chemicals on the heart rate of Daphnia. A microscope is used to let us see the Daphnia\u2019s heart and establish the heart rate under normal conditions. The heart...
Curated Video
Drugs and the Brain
Explore the variety of effects of different types of psychoactive drugs - from stimulants to depressants - on the brain's chemistry and function. Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. Drugs that affect the brain in a way that...
Curated Video
Rethinking ADHD Treatment: The Power of Non-Stimulant Medication
Explore ADHD treatment beyond stimulants with Dr. Tracey Marks. Dive into the world of non-stimulant medications like Qelbree, and their potential to improve executive function and work productivity in adults with ADHD. Uncover the...
Curated Video
How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling
Bipolar disorder is considered to be in a rapid cycling state if you have more than four episodes of either depression or mania in one year. One study showed that 80% of people experienced a resolution of their rapid cycling within two...
Curated Video
The Adderall Effect: Strategies for Minimizing the Crash
The Adderall Effect: Strategies for Minimizing the Crash
Curated Video
Not All Attention Problems are ADHD- When NOT to Take Medication
Not all problems with attention are ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). The reason it is important is because you don’t want to take stimulants if problems with attention and focus if these problems are not the result of...
Curated Video
Do Stimulants Change Your Personality?
Do stimulants change your personality? If you look this question up on the Internet you will probably find that the short answer is no. But if you really do a deep dive into the research on how these medications affect the brain the...
FuseSchool
Human Reaction Time
DESCRIPTION In this video we are going to look at measuring reaction times and how reaction times can be affected by different drugs. CREDITS Animation & Design: Joshua Thomas jtmotion101@gmail.com Narration: Dale Bennett Script:...
Global Ethics Solutions
Working Sober! Alcohol and Drug Basics
There are a lot of drugs and substances out there. While there are no two exact ways an employee will react or interact with a substance, there are some common substances and signs employees are using in the workplace. This course...
Global Ethics Solutions
Alcohol and Drug Basics (Part 3)
This presentation develops a basic understanding of the most common drugs in the workplace.
FuseSchool
What is a drug?
This video provides an overview of stimulant and depressant drugs, explaining their effects on the body and how they interact with the nervous system. It explores common examples of these drugs, such as caffeine, cocaine, alcohol, and...
Neuro Transmissions
Neuroscience of ADHD
ADHD might seem like a convenient excuse to be able to medicate your overactive child. But it turns out that ADHD is a real diagnosis with a different combination of symptoms for each person. There are still a lot of questions...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: The Meth Epidemic
Investigate the history of methamphetamine use, the impact that meth has on the user, the community and the country and the difficulty in treating meth addiction. Evaluate the validity of the claim that meth is the most dangerous drug in...