Can Adderall cause bipolar? The complicated relationship between stimulants and mood disorders
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According to a 2008 study, 40% of people with bipolar disorder who used stimulants experienced a stimulant-associated manic or hypomanic episode. While Adderall does not *cause* bipolar disorder, it can act as a trigger for manic episodes in those with an underlying predisposition to the condition.