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Mania Learning Center

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Mania is an abnormally elated mental state, typically characterized by feelings of euphoria, lack of inhibitions, racing thoughts, diminished need for sleep, talkativeness, risk taking, and irritability. In extreme case...

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Symptoms
Mania can be induced by the use or abuse of stimulant drugs such as cocaine and amphetamines. It is also the predomin...
Causes
Mania can be induced by the use or abuse of stimulant drugs such as cocaine and amphetamines. It is also the predomin...
Tests
Mania is usually diagnosed and treated by a psychiatrist and/or a psychologist in an outpatient setting. However, mos...
Treatments
Mania is primarily treated with drugs. The following mood-stabilizing agents are commonly prescribed to regulate mani...
Risk Factors
Complications
Patients experiencing mania as a result of bipolar disorder will require long-term care to prevent recurrence; bipola...
Prevention
Mania as a result of bipolar disorder can only be prevented through ongoing pharmacologic treatment. Patient educatio...

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