Bipolar Disorder and Marijuana Use WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Bipolar Disorder and Marijuana Use
Marijuana is used as a self-treatment method by some bipolar disorder sufferers. This form of treatment is still controversial. Some people believe that it helps to control mood swings.1 However, others feel as though marijuana adds to a bipolar patient's depression.2
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- Bipolar patients who were asked to discontinue use of marijuana claimed to feel better after a few weeks of not using.2
- Some studies have found that marijuana alleviates the feeling of depression.1
- Marijuana has proven anti-psychotic effects.1
- Many patients are concerned about using antipsychotics such as marijuana for treatment. See how psychiatrists respond to frequently asked questions.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Wikipedia: Cannabioids for the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 MentalHelp.net: Marijuana Makes It Worse: Severe Mental Illnesses
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
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- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
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- Last update: Apr. 13, 2009
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