Posted on June 17, 2008 by merriellen
by: Michael G. Rayel, MD
How do we treat bipolar disorder? Specifically, how do we treat mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder? The treatment of these two clinical states is not the same.
The treatment of mania is dependent upon its severity and acuity. For mild to moderate mania, mood stabilizers such as lithium and valproic [...]
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Posted on June 6, 2008 by merriellen
Are you having hallucinations, feelings of unreality, paranoia, and high and low moods?
Are you high or bipolar?
Because street drugs can cause many symptoms that can be found in mental illnesses, it can be difficult to accurately diagnose (or treat) mental illness in someone who is also using street drugs.
So, is there an association?
Is it pure [...]
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