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***nandm*** · 04-08-2009, 07:35 PM

Thanks Overman....I don't believe the Dr. meant to imply that alcoholism causes bipolar any more than bipolar causes alcoholism. I think he was merely pointing out that the risks of alcoholism and drug addiction increase dramatically for bipolar individuals.

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*nandm* Life the gift of recovery! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Home is where the heart is Posts: 6,580	Thanks Overman....I don't believe the Dr. meant to imply that alcoholism causes bipolar any more than bipolar causes alcoholism. I think he was merely pointing out that the risks of alcoholism and drug addiction increase dramatically for bipolar individuals. __________________ NOTE: All BB quotes are from the 1st Edition of the Big Book Depression is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of being too strong for too long.