DonneIslanding

When my AB was hospitalized the first time I asked the hospital psychiatrist (HP) bluntly if he thought it was BP (rich history of that in my family) and the HP said there was no way to know until he had detoxed and stabilized. Eventually that was part of the diagnosis, but it will take your husband sobering up and seeing a qualified physician (in no particular order) to make that diagnosis.

The HP also told me that about a decade ago his own AB had similar struggles and that Al-Anon helped him (HP) personally. My mother told me that it was a great resource for her in dealing with my AB's struggles. If you feel that would be beneficial you should give it a shot.