Question

Compare and contrast bipolar 1 mania from stimulant intoxication without the aide of a drug screen. For this discussion, you will need to place particular emphasis on how comprehensive assessment could help us to arrive at the correct diagnosis

Answer 1

1.In bipolar 1 disorders, the patient will experience a full manic episode. here the patient experiences at least one episode of the manic stage followed by depressive episodes. while stimulant intoxication symptom is diagnosed when recent exposure to a stimulant causes significant problematic behavioral or psychological changes.

2. The symptoms of bipolar 1 mania include;

• abnormally upbeat,jumpy or weird
• increased activity or agitation
• euphoria
• decreased need for sleep
• unusual talkativeness
• racing thoughts
• distractability
• poor-decision making

while in stimulant intoxication the symptoms include;

• dilated pupils
• restlessness
• hyperactivity
• loss of appetite
• weight loss
• sweating
• deceptive behaviour
• doctor shopping
• using prescriptions more than prescribed
• aggressive behaviuor
• mood swings
• jitterness
• increased sense of well-being and confidence.

the single manic phase is sufficient to make diagnosis of bipolar 1 disorder while substance-induced mood disorder can be identified with the following;

• depressed mood or elevated mood
• evidence from history,physical examination or labortary findingsof substance intoxication.
• symptoms include distress or impairment in social,occupational, or other important areas of functioning