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Preventing addiction related suicide: a pilot study.

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The Preventing Addiction Related Suicide (PARS) module significantly improved knowledge and attitudes toward suicide prevention in individuals with substance use disorders. These positive changes, including help-seeking behaviors, were sustained at follow-up.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Addiction Medicine
Public Health

Background:

Individuals with alcohol and drug addiction face a 5-10 times higher risk of suicide.
There is a critical need for effective suicide prevention strategies tailored to this vulnerable population.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and evaluate the Preventing Addiction Related Suicide (PARS) module.
To assess the impact of the PARS module on knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to suicide prevention in individuals with substance use disorders.

Main Methods:

Pilot testing of the PARS module with 78 patients.
Assessment of changes in knowledge and attitudes immediately post-treatment and at 1-month follow-up.
Evaluation of help-seeking behaviors for self and others.

Main Results:

Significant improvements in suicide prevention knowledge (p = .000) and attitudes (p = .000) were observed post-treatment.
These gains in knowledge (p = .000) and attitudes (p = .0001) were maintained at 1-month follow-up.
Significant increases in positive help-seeking behaviors for friends (p = .007), family (p = .015), and self (p = .008) were noted.

Conclusions:

The PARS module is an effective intervention for enhancing suicide prevention knowledge, attitudes, and help-seeking behaviors in individuals with substance use disorders.
The PARS module demonstrated feasibility and positive reception from clinical treatment staff.
The findings support the integration of the PARS module into standard clinical practice for improved suicide prevention in at-risk populations.