According to the National Institute of Mental Health, in 2006 the lifetime prevalence of any type of bipolar disorder in the United States was about 4 percent.

Graduate student Alina is observing stereotypy behavior in response to psychostimulant administration to collect data for her upcoming thesis defense. What is an example of a behavior that she will classify as a stereotypy?

What was the first mood stabilizer found to be effective for the treatment of bipolar disorder?

Regina was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. During her manic episodes, she has very low motivation.

An impairment in normal behavioral, cognitive, or emotional function is referred to as a dependency and substance abuse disorder.

During her methamphetamine detoxification process, Alysson takes a drug that induces mild psychostimulant effects, providing a temporary safer substitute for meth use. What drug is Alysson likely taking?

The withdrawal symptoms associated with psychostimulants primarily occur from ____,

Cocaine alters the levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin by ____.

Who is most likely to become addicted to psychostimulants?

The greatest health risks associated with psychostimulant use are to the ____ system.