Alcohol & Substance Abuse
It is generally believed that 30% to 60% of those with bipolar disorder (manic depression) also struggle with alcoholism or substance abuse perhaps in an attempt to self-medicate. Found here are resources and information relating to alcohol and drug abuse.
Dual Diagnosis - Is There a Single Cause?
Dual diagnosis is defined as a chronic mental illness coexisting with a substance abuse disorder. As many as 60% of those with bipolar disorder struggle with alcohol and/or drug abuse. Why?
Dual diagnosis is defined as a chronic mental illness coexisting with a substance abuse disorder. As many as 60% of those with bipolar disorder struggle with alcohol and/or drug abuse. Why?
Dual Diagnosis - Issues with Diagnosis and Treatment
A very large percentage (some estimate as high as 60%) of those with bipolar disorder also struggle with a substance or alcohol addiction. The majority of these people will struggle for years having only one disorder accurately diagnosed. Why?
A very large percentage (some estimate as high as 60%) of those with bipolar disorder also struggle with a substance or alcohol addiction. The majority of these people will struggle for years having only one disorder accurately diagnosed. Why?
Ecstasy and Bipolar Disorder
Facts about the drug Ecstasy and some things to consider if you have an affective disorder including bipolar disorder or major depression.
Facts about the drug Ecstasy and some things to consider if you have an affective disorder including bipolar disorder or major depression.
Self-Medication: When the Cure IS the Disease
It is generally believed that 30% to 60% of those with bipolar disorder also struggle with alcoholism or substance abuse. Researchers, as well as many of those caught in the cycle of addiction, believe the use of these substances is an attempt to alleviate symptoms or to "self-medicate."
It is generally believed that 30% to 60% of those with bipolar disorder also struggle with alcoholism or substance abuse. Researchers, as well as many of those caught in the cycle of addiction, believe the use of these substances is an attempt to alleviate symptoms or to "self-medicate."
Drugs and Alcohol Can Be Double Trouble for the Depressed
Self-medication and depression often go hand in hand. Learn more about the problem of dual diagnosis and why mixing your meds with alcohol and marijuana may not be a good idea.
Self-medication and depression often go hand in hand. Learn more about the problem of dual diagnosis and why mixing your meds with alcohol and marijuana may not be a good idea.
Dual Diagnosis
From About.com's Alcoholism Guide, three articles about alcohol abuse when found in concert with serious mental illness: The Problem, The Solution, and A Cautionary Note, as well as more Dual Diagnosis links.
From About.com's Alcoholism Guide, three articles about alcohol abuse when found in concert with serious mental illness: The Problem, The Solution, and A Cautionary Note, as well as more Dual Diagnosis links.
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Evaluation
"Physicians in the emergency department (ED) regularly encounter patients seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse problems. The initial evaluation may seem routine, yet these patients have multiple physical and emotional issues that should be addressed."
"Physicians in the emergency department (ED) regularly encounter patients seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse problems. The initial evaluation may seem routine, yet these patients have multiple physical and emotional issues that should be addressed."
Bipolar Disorder and Alcoholism
Bipolar disorder and alcoholism commonly co-occur. Multiple explanations for the relationship between these conditions have been proposed, but this relationship remains poorly understood.
Bipolar disorder and alcoholism commonly co-occur. Multiple explanations for the relationship between these conditions have been proposed, but this relationship remains poorly understood.
Health Recovery Center
"21st century treatment of addictions and mental health problems will focus on physical underlying causes, and use a holistic approach that incorporates biochemical restoration and repair. Our approach to treatment and healing is based on achieving biochemical balance, without pharmaceutical drugs."
"21st century treatment of addictions and mental health problems will focus on physical underlying causes, and use a holistic approach that incorporates biochemical restoration and repair. Our approach to treatment and healing is based on achieving biochemical balance, without pharmaceutical drugs."
NIAAA
One of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism provides leadership in the national effort to reduce alcohol-related problems.
One of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism provides leadership in the national effort to reduce alcohol-related problems.
Recognition of Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Substance abuse, defined as the problematic use of alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs, has been called the nation's number one health problem.1 The costs to society are enormous; the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism estimates that alcohol and drug abuse are associated with 100,000 deaths per year and cost society $100 billion per year.
Substance abuse, defined as the problematic use of alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs, has been called the nation's number one health problem.1 The costs to society are enormous; the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism estimates that alcohol and drug abuse are associated with 100,000 deaths per year and cost society $100 billion per year.
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
"Looking for drug treatment programs and alcohol abuse treatment programs? Find the right drug abuse treatment program or alcohol abuse treatment program with the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator."
"Looking for drug treatment programs and alcohol abuse treatment programs? Find the right drug abuse treatment program or alcohol abuse treatment program with the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator."