Approximately 50% of individuals who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness have been found to also engage in substance use. 37% of individuals who abuse alcohol and 53% of people who abuse drugs are found to also been diagnosed with a severe mental health disorder. 29% of those diagnosed with any mental health disorder also abuse alcohol or drugs. When a person’s alcohol or drug use becomes a diagnosable issue and occurs with another mental health concern, the two disorders are considered comorbid disorders.

What is Bipolar Disorder?

Many people have heard bipolar disorder called “manic depressive disorder.” It is important to get a definitive diagnosis from a doctor, as sometimes physical ailments and disorders can present themselves as bipolar disorder. Those who do receive a diagnosis of manic-depressive disorder have an increased risk of thyroid disease, migraine headaches, heart disease, and diabetes. ADHD is often diagnosed alongside of bipolar disorder.

There are four forms of manic-depressive disorder: bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder, cyclothymic disorder, and other specified or unspecified bipolar and related disorders.

Bipolar I disorder includes manic (or “very high energy”) episodes which last at least seven days or are so intense that hospitalization is required. Depressive symptoms tend to last at least two weeks with Bipolar I and can occur at the same time as manic symptoms. Bipolar II disorder has a lower intensity, in regards to its manic episodes. If you are experiencing symptoms of cyclothymic disorder, you will have undergone multiple periods of depressive symptoms over at least a two-year period (one year if you are a child or adolescent). With cyclothymic disorder, experienced symptoms must not meet requirements for hypomanic episodes and a depressive episode. If your symptoms do not match any of the three other categories, you may still qualify for a diagnosis of other specified or unspecified bipolar and related disorders.

Bipolar and Substance Use Disorders

Symptoms of bipolar disorder include:

  • Extremes in mood (euphoria, anger, rage, or irritability)
  • Beliefs that are unrealistic or grandiose in nature
  • A lack of need for sleep
  • A surge of energy while concurrently feeling down, hollow, or hopeless
  • Quick thoughts and speech
  • Impaired judgment that may lead to impulsive behaviors
  • Hyperactivity, being easily startled, or being more active than one typically is
  • Participating in risky behaviors
  • Very little energy, leading to lower engagement in activities than usual
  • A belief that one can multitask well if they could not before
  • Difficulty with memory
  • Feeling as though you are going slower than you typically do
  • Suicidal thoughts, intent, plans, or attempts

Where to Turn for Help for Co-occurring Mood and Substance Use Disorders

Mood disorders and substance use disorders can be debilitating. Do not let them take away the wonderful person that you are! Discovery Place, of Burn, Tennessee, is an alternative treatment center that would love to help you find sober coping skills. If you are looking to achieve sobriety from alcohol, opiates, cannabis, or other illicit substances, Discovery Place can help you to do so. We understand that recovery is an individualized process and have trained professionals standing by twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, waiting to help you. Give us a call today at 1-800-725-0922. We have a high success rate, with an average review of 4.7 stars, and would love to have you among these statistics.

Testimonials

  • Discovery Place was the answer for my son. He did the 90 day and then the step down program and sober living. We give this organization 10 stars. They met my son where he was …emotionally, mentally, physically. They helped him put his life back on track. Discovery Place employees care about their guests. If your son, brother, nephew, grandson or husband needs excellent supportive care THIS is indeed the facility.

    Kim Morton
    Alumni Parent
  • I have remained sober and it is because of DP. DP is the best place there is, hands down. I keep everyone there in my prayers, and I encourage everyone there to take what they are practicing and do it in their lives, after.

    Roy Mantelli
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  • Over the past year, I’ve been putting into actin what Discovery Place taught me, and I have experienced a complete perspective change of the world, and the people in it. I get to be a man of service and love today, and for that I am grateful to Discovery Place.

    Matt Kassay
    Alumni
  • Discovery Place means the world to me. They showed me the tools that I’ve tried to use everyday in my life to think less often of myself, and more frequently of others. I am learning to lend a hand when I am able and to have a honest and humble relationship with God and the people around me. Not only am I clean and sober, but also I am happy and fulfilled.

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  • Discovery Place and the men who work there made recovery attractive, and more importantly, fun. There is strength in the struggle. I am forever grateful for my time at Discovery Place.

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  • When I got to Discovery Place my whole life was in shambles, but I didn’t know it. I spent 6 months in their programs, participating in all three phases, and was met with kindness and love all along the way. It is unbelievable to me, where I am now relative to where I was when I arrived at DP.

    Lance Duke
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  • I can never say enough good things about Discovery Place and the people who work there. Before checking in to DP, I was out of options and out of answers. Fortunately, Discovery Place has a solution. Taking suggestions from the staff at DP saved my life, and as a result, I’m now more content and hopeful about life. I’m grateful for Discovery Place showing me how to live a healthy life so that I can become a better man and help the next guy.”

    Tyler Buckingham
    Alumni

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