You may need to see a mental health professional who is an expert in treating both disorders. Every day, we find ourselves facing choices that, on the surface, seem inconsequential. Yet, for individuals with bipolar disorder, the choice to drink can have real impacts and implications. The relationship between alcohol and bipolar disorder is complex

Each of these drugs has been shown to acutely enhance learning and/or attention (Del et al., 2007; Kenney and Gould, 2008; Mattay, 1996). For example, the idea that smoking is a cognitive enhancer is well accepted by researchers and the general public. Numerous studies have confirmed that laboratory animals’ cognitive processes improve immediately following administration