The most well researched ideas on the ADHD disorder (Dr. Joel Nigg, Ph.D., Michigan State University associate professor of Psychology, in What Causes ADHD?) is probably applicable to bipolar disorder as well. That is, there is a genetic pre-disposition to ADHD, that is aggravated, or accentuated by environmental or social factors. This is also noted by Ruth Schmidt, Ph.D. in Rethinking ADHD. This is most likely the case also with bipolar disorder. There is probably a genetic pre-dispostion to bipolar disorder, that when combined with other factors leads to the full symptom profile. As one case in point, about 66% of those who are diagnosed with bipolar disorder have had either in the past or present substance abuse issues (alcohol or drugs). Books: http://www.winmentalhealth.com/psychology_book_store_best_self_help_book_list.php
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The most well researched ideas on the ADHD disorder (Dr. Joel Nigg, Ph.D., Michigan State University associate professor of Psychology, in What Causes ADHD?) is probably applicable to bipolar disorder as well. That is, there is a genetic pre-disposition to ADHD, that is aggravated, or accentuated by environmental or social factors. This is also noted by Ruth Schmidt, Ph.D. in Rethinking ADHD. This is most likely the case also with bipolar disorder. There is probably a genetic pre-dispostion to bipolar disorder, that when combined with other factors leads to the full symptom profile. As one case in point, about 66% of those who are diagnosed with bipolar disorder have had either in the past or present substance abuse issues (alcohol or drugs). Books: http://www.winmentalhealth.com/psychology_book_store_best_self_help_book_list.php
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