Lithium
A) is present in abnormally high levels in some individuals with bipolar disorder.
B) is an effective treatment for alcoholism.
C) is broken down by the monoamine oxidase type A enzyme.
D) is an effective treatment for some cases of bipolar disorder.
E) leads to damage in the brain.

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Lithium is an effective treatment for some cases of bipolar disorder. It works by regulating the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain and stabilizing mood. It is not broken down by the monoamine oxidase type A enzyme and does not lead to damage in the brain. While high levels of lithium can be toxic, they are not abnormally high in individuals with bipolar disorder who are taking the medication at therapeutic doses. Lithium is not a treatment for alcoholism.