Anything can be used as an excuse for illegally smoking marijuana. There are a few studies related to marijuana and bi-polar conditions, but I am not aware of anything conclusive that has been published.
It's not generally advised, put it that way.
No. Bipolar disorder is a chemical imbalance that people with the disorder are born with. In some cases, marijuana can actually help to control the symptoms of bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder
No, because medicinal marijuana is prescribed only for cases of terminal pain (i.e. with cancer). Marijuana doesn't alleviate any symptoms of Bipolar disorder or Schizophrenia.
Nope
Almost certainly not.
An imbalance in the naturally occurring neurotransmitters in the brain
in and of itself no. however there are somewhat more cases of bipolar disorder that appear in the years following puberty than in the years before puberty.
Bipolar disorder does not cause other disorders. However, people with bipolar disorder have an increased risk of simultaneously having or developing other mental disorders or substance dependence problems.
It can cause a whole lot more than just biploar disorder. That stuff will mess you up for life.
Extremely doubtful, unless the trauma produced anxiety or insecurity, which are bipolar triggers.
With the exception of Antisocial Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder is the mental illness most commonly associated with alcoholism. Over 40% of individuals with Bipolar 1 have a history of alcohol abuse.Basically, Bipolar Disorder and alcoholism tend to go hand in hand. Being Bipolar can cause increased mood swings in alcoholics.
Bipolar disorder
Bipolar Disorder is characterized by heavy mood swings that occur randomly. The exact cause of bipolar disorder is unknown but there seem to be some factors that help trigger bipolar episodes. Some of these causes include differences in neurotransmitters, biological parts, hormones or inherited traits. Also, stress and traumatic events may play a large role in developing bipolar disorder.