Bipolar disorder and addictions: the elephant in the room [EDITORIALS]

Addictions are highly prevalent in bipolar disorder and greatly affect clinical outcomes. In this editorial, we review the evidence that addictions are a key challenge in bipolar disorder, examine putative neurobiological mechanisms, and reflect on the limited clinical trial evidence base with suggestions for treatment strategies and further developments.

Source: The British Journal of Psychiatry - September 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Stokes, P. R. A., Kalk, N. J., Young, A. H. Tags: EDITORIALS Source Type: research