Diagnostic Disagreements in Bipolar Disorder: The Role of Substance Abuse Comorbidities
Substance abuse can produce symptoms similar to other psychiatric disorders, thus confusing the diagnostic picture. This paper attempts to elucidate how misdiagnosis in bipolar disorder might be explained by the presence of substance abuse comorbidities. The overlap of symptoms, limited information...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Depression Research and Treatment |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/435486 |