Both alcohol abuse and alcoholism occur more frequently among people with bipolar disorder than in the general population. Read about current theories and treatment here.

In terms of alcoholism risk and pre-disposing factors for alcoholics, women and men with bipolar disorder differ. Read about the research results here.

Alcoholism, alchohol abuse and other drug abuse can make bipolar disorder diagnosis challenging. Check out the research that subsequently discovered likelihood of misdiagnosis.

Read about the significantly greater attempted suicide rate among alcoholic people with bipolar disorder as compared to non-alcoholic bipolar patients.

The research on alcoholism, or alcohol or other drug abuse, and bipolar disorder says treating both at the same time is most effective. Read more here.

If you've been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you're at risk for alcoholism and other substance abuse. Answer the questions here to see if you have this problem.

Over half of people with bipolar disorder suffer from alcoholism, alcohol abuse or drug abuse; this dynamic is called dual diagnosis. Read how each disorder requires treatment.

In this research study, valproate decreased the use of alcohol in people with both bipolar disorder and alcoholism. Read about the results here.