Manic Depression and Alcoholism: Prevalence, Risks, and Treatment
Did you know…
Bipolar disorder and alcoholism co-occur more often than alcoholism and depression. In fact, 27.6% of people with any kind of bipolar disorder also experienced alcohol dependence and 16.1% experience alcohol abuse.
It’s true. The mental illness I have (bipolar disorder) makes me far more likely to be an alcoholic. And there are many people out there who do have both — roughly 740,000 Americans, in fact.
I wrote about this co-occurring disorder for Advanced Recovery Systems and The Recovery Village, a treatment center in Florida for people who live with both mental illness and substance use disorders.
I never thought I’d love copywriting so dearly, but using my words to help people seek and feel comfortable with treatment is one of the most rewarding jobs I’ve ever taken.
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