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This is a Literature Review study.

The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (Canmat) Task Force Recommendations for the Management of Patients with Mood Disorders and Comorbid Substance Use Disorders

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Literature review provides treatment options for mood disorders and substance use disorders, suggesting psychotherapy is key.

First-choice recommendations for alcohol and cannabis use disorder in mood disorders are identified, while many others lack sufficient evidence.
The review highlights the treatment challenges of managing comorbid mood disorders and substance use disorders, particularly in bipolar disorder.
Limited evidence has been available for effective treatments for substance use disorders conjoined with mood disorders, necessitating further research.
Psychotherapy is emphasized as a crucial element in the treatment of substance use disorders that coexist with mood disorders.

Beaulieu et al. (2012) studied this question.

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