Alcohol and Drug Abuse
People with mental illness are more likely to battle alcohol and drug addiction than their peers. In fact, bipolar disorder and substance abuse often go hand in hand. Using substances interferes with treatment and makes recovery very difficult, so it is imperative to avoid alcohol and drugs at all costs.
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This is the third installment in our series on the bipolar-drug/alcohol abuse double-whammy that goes by the two names of dual diagnosis and co-occurring disorder. The starting point was the issue of self-medication, in effect using drugs or alcohol to “treat” the mood disorder. As Miss T in a comment describes it: I do take…
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John McManamy, Health Guide, commented on The Cruel Double Whammy: Bipolar and… Hey, Tabby. Your comment that self-medication does not improve the illness…
John McManamy, Health Guide, answered Is it bad to use alcohol when you are… Hi, Chad. Alcohol and meds are not a good mix. Certainly, don't drink…
John McManamy, Health Guide, answered bipolar partner drinks, and takes drugs… Hi, Samantha. I'm going to serve this straight up: As things stand right…
John McManamy, Health Guide, answered How does marijuana effect bipolar men… Hi, Overlyanimated. You can make a theoretical case that cannabis in micro…
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