Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 9, 2026
08:42
Design and Implementation of an fMRI Study Examining Thought Suppression in Young Women with, and At-risk, for Depression
Published on: May 19, 2015
11.2K
Substance use disorders and risk for completed suicide
1Center of Psychiatry, Department for Psychiatry, Psychosomatics, and Psychotherapy, Goethe-University, Frankfurt/Main, Gernany. B.Schneider@em.uni-frankfurt.de
Summary
Substance use disorders, especially alcohol use disorders, are frequently linked to suicide. Further research is needed to fully understand the complex relationship between substance use and suicide risk.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine
- Suicidology
Background:
- Substance use disorders (SUDs) are prevalent psychiatric conditions associated with suicide.
- Psychological autopsy studies indicate 19-63% of suicides involve SUDs, predominantly alcohol use disorders (AUDs).
- Co-occurring alcoholism and depression significantly elevate suicide risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the current understanding of the relationship between substance use disorders and suicide.
- To identify established risk factors for suicide within alcoholism.
- To highlight unanswered questions and future research directions in SUDs and suicide.
Main Methods:
- Review of psychological autopsy studies.
- Analysis of epidemiological data on suicide and substance use.
- Synthesis of existing literature on risk factors.
Main Results:
- Substance use disorders are a major psychiatric comorbidity in completed suicides.
- Alcohol use disorders represent the most common SUD associated with suicide.
- Combined AUD and depression present a particularly high suicide risk.
Conclusions:
- Substance use disorders are a critical factor in suicide.
- Understanding the specific risk factors in alcoholism is crucial.
- Further research is essential to address the remaining questions regarding SUDs and suicide.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
01:24Substance Use Disorders Affecting Sleep
455
Substance use disorders involve a pattern of using drugs more extensively than intended and continuing use despite harmful consequences. This includes legal substances like alcohol and nicotine, as well as illegal drugs. These disorders often involve both physical and psychological dependence, reflecting compulsive use of substances that significantly alter thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, contributing to a major public health issue.
Understanding the concepts of physical dependence,...
Understanding the concepts of physical dependence,...
455
01:25Deleterious Substances in Aggregate
561
Deleterious substances in aggregates can be detrimental to the quality and durability of concrete. These substances include organic impurities like loam, which interfere with cement hydration and are usually present in the sand. These prevent a good bond between aggregate and cement paste. Organic impurities can be detected using the colorimetric test, where the darkness of a solution after agitation indicates the level of organic content.
Another type of impurity is clay and fine material that...
Another type of impurity is clay and fine material that...
561
01:12Relative Risk
2.2K
Relative risk (RR) is a statistical measure commonly used in epidemiology to compare the likelihood of a particular event occurring between two groups. This metric is important for evaluating the relationship between exposure to a specific risk factor and the probability of a particular outcome. It plays a crucial role in medical research, public health studies, and risk assessment. Relative risk quantifies how much more (or less) likely an event is to occur in an exposed group compared to an...
2.2K
02:18Intrinsically Disordered Proteins
19.6K
Intrinsically disordered proteins are a group of proteins that do not fold into specific three-dimensional structures. Their structural flexibility allows them to complement ordered proteins to perform functions that are inaccessible to rigid structures. They are more common in eukaryotes than prokaryotes and may either be exclusively intrinsically disordered or hybrid proteins, consisting of a mix of ordered and disordered regions. The absence of a rigid structure in these proteins can be...
19.6K
01:17Connective Tissue Fibers and Ground Substance
20.5K
One of the significant functions of connective tissue is connecting tissues and organs. Unlike epithelial tissue that is composed of cells closely packed with little or no extracellular space in between, connective tissue cells are dispersed in a matrix. The matrix usually includes a large amount of extracellular material produced by the connective tissue cells that are embedded within it. It plays a significant role in the functioning of this tissue. The major component of the matrix is a...
20.5K
01:26Factors Affecting the Risk of Infection
13.7K
The hosts' susceptibility to infection depends on several factors. The integrity of the skin and mucous membranes helps protect the body against microbial attacks. When the skin is altered, the chance of infection, limb loss, and even death increases.
The integrity and count of the white blood cells help the body resist pathogens and fight infection. When impaired, it reduces the body's resistance to pathogens. The acidic pH levels of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary tracts, and skin...
The integrity and count of the white blood cells help the body resist pathogens and fight infection. When impaired, it reduces the body's resistance to pathogens. The acidic pH levels of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary tracts, and skin...
13.7K