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Studies have shown that there is a strong relationship between gambling and bipolar disorder. People with bipolar disorder may often engage in gambling as a form of excitement-seeking during episodes of mania. North American studies have revealed that bipolar disorder is linked to elevated rates of problem gambling. In addition to gambling, bipolar disorder is also strongly associated with other addictive disorders such as alcohol and drug abuse. It has been suggested that pathological gambling and bipolar disorder may be related, and the clinical features of bipolar disorder may increase the likelihood of developing gambling disorders. However, further research is needed to evaluate the efficacy of pharmacological treatment strategies in large samples of patients with both bipolar disorder and gambling addiction