Treblacram asked:
I was wondering if it is common for bipolar individual’s to use alcohol or drugs to “buffer” mood swings?
I was wondering if it is common for bipolar individual’s to use alcohol or drugs to “buffer” mood swings?
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Many of those with mental illness try to self medicate using various substances, such as alcohol or drugs.
Yes, it is medically referred to as co-morbidity or “dual diagnosis”.
Yes, definitely.
“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.”
it can actually…