Background Addiction specialists frequently find themselves faced with suicidal behavior in
their addictions patients. Although many addiction treatment programs will not accept clients …

Risks factors for suicide are multiple and highly prevalent in addicted patients (previous
suicide attempts, substance abuse, impulsivity, history of sexual abuse and other factors) …

The association of alcohol and drugs with suicidal thinking and behavior is both causal and
conductive. The subhective state of hopelessness is key to the disposition to actual suicides …

Background: This study tested the hypothesis that the amount of psychoactive substance
consumed (frequency and/or quantity), life problems resulting from this use, and a DSM-IV …

Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States across all age groups. A total
of 44,193 suicides occur each year, or 121 suicides per day (1). The Centers for Disease …

Background: Little empirical data are available to develop profiles of patients who attempt
suicide or to formulate a decision tree for suicide management. This study identifies profiles …

We assessed the prevalence, sociodemographic variables, mental health condition, and
type of drug use associated with suicide behaviors among patients with substance use …

Substance use disorders are among the most frequent psychiatric disorders found in
suicides. In psychological autopsy studies between 19% and 63% of all suicides suffered …

Substance abuse has been associated with attempted suicide and suicide. Few studies
have examined the prevalence and associations of combined depression and substance …

Several studies have attempted to understand the link among substance abuse, depression,
and suicidal ideation (SI). Assessment of this link is important to develop specific …