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The Bipolar Spectrum and the Importance of Diagnosis

Dan Haupt, M.D.
Dan Haupt, M.D.
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Dan W. Haupt, MD is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at...

Dan Haupt, M.D.

Monday, March 12, 2007
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One theory of bipolar disorder states that rather than simply consisting of just one or two types of illness (bipolar I and bipolar II), there is in fact a whole spectrum comprising lesser variants of the illness.In practice, this spectrum can be invoked to diagnose bipolar symptoms in people that li...
  1. Drugs?
    mkoch555
    Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at 09:34 AM

    Do you feel marijuana can play a role in developing Bipolar?

     

    First about 4 yrs. ago my psychiatrist, told me no.  Maybe that's what I wanted to hear.  Because if it does I regret what I've done in the past.  But if it does, I would be interested to know.

     

    Now, my Dr. says it could contribute.  He says no one is really sure.

     

    I would appreciate some feedback.

     

    Thank you kindly,

    Matt

    Reply
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