Linking bipolar disorder vulnerability to cannabis habits in college

Source and reference

Journal of Affective Disorders . Bipolar spectrum disorders are mental health conditions defined by intense vacillations in mood. People with these disorders experience periods of mania or hypomania, which are states characterized by abnormally elevated mood, increased energy, and a higher propensity for risk-taking. They also typically experience periods of depression, marked by deep sadness and a loss of interest in regular activities. While happiness is generally considered a purely positive state of mind, people with bipolar tendencies sometimes have difficulty managing how they experience good feelings. They might experience positive emotions with an overwhelming intensity. They might also show a heightened excitement when anticipating rewards, or place an unusually high value on the pursuit of happiness itself. Cannabis is the most widely consumed illicit drug in the world, and...