RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Suicide risk associated with drug and alcohol addiction
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 535
OP 538
VO 59
IS 5
A1 Norman S. Miller
A1 A. James Giannini
A1 Mark S. Gold
YR 1992
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/59/5/535.abstract
AB The association of alcohol and drugs with suicidal thinking and behavior is both causal and conducive. The subjective state of hopelessness is key to the disposition to actual suicide. Alcohol and drugs are influential in providing a feeling of hopelessness by their toxic effects, by disruption of interpersonal relationships and social supports, and, possibly, by manipulating neurotransmitters responsible for mood and judgment. Because alcoholism and drug addiction are leading risk factors for suicide and suicidal behavior, any alcoholic or drug addict should be assessed for suicide, especially if actively using alcohol or drugs.