I have ADD with bouts of depression (well the depression hasn't really reared it's head in years). I think you'd be better off with Valarian root. It is a natural sedative. My fiancee has BP1 and finds it helps with her anxiety. Anyway I'm sorry about your friend. Sometimes life will gives us some bumps and bruises. Alot of times it is our weakness that makes us more interesting people. One of the problems addicts have is showing their vulnerability. It takes tremendous courage that not all of us have. Stay Brown, Rev J