Cannabinoids in bipolar affective disorder: a review and discussion of their therapeutic potential.

Authors: C. H. Ashton, P. B. Moore, P. Gallagher, A. H. Young
Journal of Psychopharmacology, May 2005

Bipolar affective disorder is often poorly controlled by prescribed drugs. Cannabis use is common in patients with this disorder and anecdotal reports suggest that some patients take it to alleviate symptoms of both mania and depression. We undertook a literature review of can…