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Bipolar Disorder and Alcoholism

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Topic: Bipolar Disorder
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Sort Desciption: Bipolar disorder and alcoholism commonly co-occur. Multiple explanations for the relationship between these conditions have been proposed, but this relationship remains poorly understood. ...

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Bipolar disorder and alcoholism commonly co-occur. Multiple explanations for the relationship between these conditions have been proposed, but this relationship remains poorly understood. Some evidence suggests a genetic link. This comorbidity also has implications for diagnosis and treatment. Alcohol use may worsen the clinical course of bipolar disorder, making it harder to treat. There has been little research on the appropriate treatment for comorbid patients. Some studies have evaluated the effects of valproate, lithium, and naltrexone, as well as psychosocial interventions, in treating alcoholic bipolar patients, but further research is needed. K EY WORDS : comorbidity; manic-depressive psychosis; AODD (alcohol and other drug dependence); alcoholic beverage; prevalence; genetic linkage; disease onset; disease course; diagnosis; drug therapy; lithium; ...

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