Patient characteristics and treatment implications of marijuana abuse among bipolar alcoholics: Results from a double blind, placebo-controlled study

Studies are conducted on bipolar alcoholic patients with comorbid marijuana abuse using randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial tests and the impact of marijuana abuse on alcohol and mood outcome are examined. Results reveal that patients with bipolar alcoholism with comorbid marijuana abuse are younger and less educated than those without marijuana abuse and are more likely to be involved in psychiatric comorbidity.