bipolar disorder and addiction

C O - O C C U R R I N G M E N T A L H E A L T H S E R I E S :

BIPOLAR DISORDERand Addiction

What isBIPOLAR DISORDER?

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A mental disorder that creates an erratic

behavioral pattern with rapid mood shifts

and changes in energy levels.

It is characterized by frequently having

a wide range of emotions and a lack of

control over emotions.

The lack of control can influence changes

in behavior.


Symptoms of BIPOLAR DISORDER

Bipolar Disorder may cause severe “mood episodes” that include mania and depression.

Happiness

Anxiety

Depression

InsomniaHallucinations

Self-loathing

General Fatigue

A manic episode is when a person is

extremely happy, and a depressive

episode is when a person feels like

they are in the depths of despair.

These mood episodes influence

behavioral changes.

A mood episode can include

symptoms of mania and depression

together – called a mixed state.*

*According to the National Institute of Mental Health

MANIC vs.

DEPRESSIVEE P I S O D E S


T H EC O N N E C T I O N B E T W E E N

BIPOLAR DISORDER and Addiction

of individuals with bipolar disorder who participated in a national study had experienced drug or alcohol addiction during their lifetime.*

Cornerstone Recovery Center*According to dualdiagnosis.org (dualdiagnosis.org/bipolar-disorder-and-addiction)

A B O U T

56%

A person suffering from bipolar disorder may start to self-medicateT O A L L E V I A T E T H E S Y M P T O M S ,

B E G I N N I N G T H E C Y C L E O F A D D I C T I O N

Drugs can Cause a DANGEROUS CYCLE

F O R T H O S E W H O S U F F E R F R O M B I P O L A R D I S O R D E R

These drugs can also trigger manic episodes that makes more drugs and alcohol needed.

These drugs offer only temporary relief.

Someone with bipolar disorder uses drugs like cocaine, opiates, prescription medication, or alcohol.



W H O I S A F F E C T E D B Y

CO-OCCURRING BIPOLAR DISORDER

and Addiction?

YOUNG

FEMALE

MALE

OLD

Young males have a higher rate of substance abuse than older males

and females of any age.*

Young females are less likely to be affected, but can still

have co-occurring bipolar disorder and addiction.

Bipolar disorder can affect anyone regardless of age.

*According to the Bipolar Journal

A person with co-occurring bipolar disorder

and addiction must have both conditions

treated in an integrated program.

The right medication needs to be

prescribed to combat the symptoms

of bipolar disorder so that clients can

begin to recover from their addiction.


What is aDUAL-DIAGNOSIS

T R E A T M E N T P R O G R A M ?


HowCORNERSTONE

C A N H E L P

Cornerstone Recovery Center offers a

Co-occurring Mental Health Program that

is personalized for each individual.

Our staff includes our psychiatrist,

licensed mental health counselors,

certified addiction professionals and

counselors, certified behavioral health

technicians, nurses, social workers, and

certified recovery and family coaches.

Cornerstone Recovery Center is located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL,

yet we work with many clients from out of state. Our newly

renovated residential facility, located on Ft. Lauderdale’s

Intracoastal Waterway, is only steps from the beach.

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Are you or a loved one struggling with a co-occurring mental health disorder and addiction?

Call Cornerstone Recovery Center today (all calls are confidential) 888-711-0354

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