Bipolar disorder and alcohol use often coexist, with many viewing drinking as a way to self-medicate. However, study finds that increased drinking in individuals with bipolar disorder can lead to heightened depressive or manic symptoms in the following six months, regardless of alcohol use disorder
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Published: June 7, 2024 - JAMA Network Open
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan
Academic title: “Longitudinal Interplay Between Alcohol Use, Mood, and Functioning in Bipolar Spectrum Disorders.”
Authors: Sarah H. Sperry, Audrey R. Stromberg, Victoria A. Murphy, Carly A. Lasagna, Melvin G. McInnis, Margo W. Menkes, Anastasia K. Yocum, Ivy F. Tso. #people