It is common for people with bipolar disorder to start drinking alcohol and turning to street drugs to help them feel calm and better. People that have the disorder need to know that taking alcohol or street drugs to deal with the effects of bipolar disorder can be harmful and risky because it can actually hide the symptoms that need to be recognized or it can intervene with the medication your GP has prescribed. Remember that street drugs or alcohol can make Bipolar disorder worse and more regular.

There are certain medications that can make bipolar disorder worse. Bipolar disorder is a depressive disorder where the patient suffers from attacks of major depression and obsession. This is also known as manic-depression. These combined symptoms can make bipolar disorder harder to diagnose and treat.

If you suffer from bipolar disorder or know of someone who does it is important to let your GP know of any drugs or alcohol you are taking as this could make bipolar disorder worse.

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