Sex-related differences in brain may influence substance abuse in adolescents with bipolar disorder

(Wiley) A new study has found that adolescents suffering from bipolar disorder are more likely to develop substance use disorders if they have lower gray matter volume in the brain, a clue that can help in the design of better methods for early detection and more targeted prevention and treatment.

from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-11/w-sdi111016.php