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Guest Post: Why Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder is So Tough by G. Alex Patten, MD

Bipolar Bandit

Without sobriety, medications and therapy will likely act only as band-aids that don’t reach the underlying problem. Drinking and drug use likely get worse without detox and a sobriety program. Heavy use of alcohol can similarly confound a doctor’s ability to detect depression. Anxiety vs. Bipolar Disorder.

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