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Treatments
February 22, 2026

There is a high incidence of substance abuse in those with bipolar disorder

Given the high incidence of substance abuse in bipolar disorder, the supplement N-acetylcysteine (NAC) should be considered for use as a prophylactic agent and definitely for those already using substances, including stimulants, alcohol, marijuana, and opiates.
Childhood
December 6, 2022

Adolescent Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol induces long-term neuronal disturbances in dorsal vs. ventral hippocampus

De Felice et al reported in Neuropsychopharmacology (2022) how adolescent THC exposure in a rodent model can induce significant morphological disturbances and glutamatergic signaling abnormalities in the hippocampus. The d...