Bipolar disorder and alcohol problems seem to go hand-in-hand, leading to a widespread belief that drinking acts as a kind of “self medication” to ease bipolar’s life-altering symptoms of mania, ...

Increased alcohol consumption can worsen symptoms such as depression and mania among individuals with bipolar disorder. The corresponding study was published in JAMA Network Open. Around 45% of people ...

This common dual diagnosis — bipolar disorder and substance use disorder — calls for treatment that addresses both challenges. At one time, Joanne M. found herself tangled in a web of a mental health ...

Researchers estimate that around 1% of the world’s population have bipolar disorder. A recent study found that these individuals are at a six-fold higher risk of dying early than the general ...

Drinking alcohol while taking lithium, a medication doctors prescribe for bipolar disorder, can cause serious side effects. Typically, doctors advise people taking lithium to avoid consuming alcohol.

Tampa (BLOOM) – Raise a glass and it’s likely that alcohol will be present. Whether it’s a celebratory toast, a social gathering, or simply a way to unwind after a long day, alcohol plays a ...

People with alcohol use disorder (AUD) have high rates of co-occurring mental health conditions. Symptoms of mental health conditions and an excessive alcohol intake may contribute to each other ...

Regarding the second phenotype, bipolar disorder as briefly described by Yip et al, mood-related disorders also have a long and rich history regarding their implications for future alcohol problems.

General Hospital and Days of our Lives star Tyler Christopher opened up about his battle with addiction and his bipolar diagnosis on the most recent episode of State of Mind. The YouTube interviews ...

Tyler Christopher was known and beloved by many fans for his roles as Nikolas Cassadine on "General Hospital" and Stefan DiMera on "Days of Our Lives," but off-set, the actor was also open about his ...