Dual Diagnosis of Bipolar and Substance Use Disorders

Dual Diagnosis of Bipolar and Substance Use Disorders

Substance use disorders (SUD) and mental illnesses have many of the same symptoms. Additionally, having a substance use disorder may predispose someone to develop a mental illness and vice versa. Further, those with BD (Bipolar Disorder) and SUD are at increased risk for non-medical use of prescription opioids.

Modern Medicine – Issue 4 2019

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