What Types of Bipolar Disorder Treatments are Available?
While there is no cure for the illness, there are bipolar disorder treatments available. Medication is an essential element of successful treatment for people with bipolar disorder symptoms. For those using drugs and alcohol along with their bipolar disorder (dual diagnosis), admission into an inpatient drug rehab, alcohol rehab, addiction treatment program or dual diagnosis treatment program might be indicated. Most people suffering from drug or alcohol addiction might require detox from those substances before the bipolar disorder treatment can proceed. An effective dual diagnosis treatment program will utilize group and individual therapy, family therapy, educational and medication management classes to promote a greater understanding of the dual diagnosis process and bipolar disorder symptoms.
