JOURNAL ARTICLE

New Findings in Bipolar Disorders Described by Rachael MacDonald-Spracklin and Co-Researchers (Hospital-based care for hallucinogens and risk of mania and bipolar disorder: A population-based cohort study).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 826 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a study examining the relationship between hallucinogen use and the risk of developing mania or bipolar disorder (BD) following emergency department visits or hospitalizations. Conducted in Ottawa, Canada, the research analyzed data from over 9 million individuals aged 14-65, revealing that those who sought acute care for hallucinogen use had a significantly increased risk of incident mania (25-fold) and BD (3.75-fold) compared to the general population. The study highlights the need for caution regarding hallucinogen use, particularly among individuals at risk for bipolar disorder, and suggests implications for clinical practice and public health policy. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/12, p826
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:190187047
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