The article I chose was about a study regarding medication adherence among inmates with bipolar disorder. The goal of the study was to determine the percentage of incarcerated women with bipolar disorder who are or are not compliant with their medications. Say no to plagiarism. Get a Custom Essay on 'Why Violent Video Games Should Not Be Banned'? Get the original essay The researchers hypothesized that the percentage of women studied who were non-compliant with their medications would be between 20% and 50% . They also hypothesized that treatment adherence would increase over time as the patient's symptoms decreased. The researchers' hypothesis was tested by assessing treatment adherence daily throughout the study. Medication adherence was examined at the individual level and also at the group (institutional) level. The two were then compared to determine trends. Additionally, treatment adherence was compared to the number and type of symptoms patients would experience. The study results showed that patients had the greatest difficulty complying with treatment with mood-stabilizing medications such as lithium. After mood stabilizers, then come antipsychotics (like risperidone) and antidepressants (like fluoxetine) (Ehret, et al., 2013). The study also found that the researchers' hypothesis was correct in that treatment adherence increases over time; as a result, symptoms diminish or even dissipate. The study may be linked to abnormal psychology in several ways. There are several reasons (referring to abnormal psychology) why someone with bipolar disorder may become non-adherent to medications. First, medications can cause many negative side effects in the individual. This can lead to distress and doubt about the potential positive effect of medications (from the patient's perspective). Finally, many people with bipolar disorder experience a state of extreme euphoria when in a manic state; therefore, they often choose not to take the medication because they wish to maintain the high feelings created by mania. Not only can the findings be applied to bipolar disorder, but also to other disorders in which the patient plays a role in the treatment method used. Medications are an important factor in the patient's treatment. Medications often reduce the symptoms of the disorder. As we found out from the study, one of the reasons patients were not taking medications was due to side effects. The longer the patient takes the medication, the more his behavior will force him to realize that he needs the medication and will soon take it without being reminded or told to do so. The only criticism I have about the study is that no personal interaction took place between the researchers and the patients. Questions that could have been asked might include: "Do you think this medication works for you?" » – “what problems do you encounter when it comes to taking (this) medication?” » – “Have you ever taken a medication that successfully treated your symptoms?” » I think the researchers could have gained more knowledge if they had established a dialogue with the patients. Sometimes interaction provides us with a clearer picture rather than using observational methods alone. I also believe that.