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Are major repeater patients addicted to suicidal behavior?
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|January 13, 2015
Summary
Major repeaters, defined as individuals with five or more suicide attempts, show significant signs of addiction to suicidal behavior (SB). This addiction is characterized by meeting multiple criteria for total dependence on SB.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Behavioral Science
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Repeated suicide attempts suggest a potential addiction to suicidal behavior (SB).
- Understanding the characteristics of major repeaters is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate whether individuals with multiple suicide attempts (major repeaters) exhibit addiction to suicidal behavior (SB).
- To assess major repeaters against seven established criteria for addiction, including tolerance, withdrawal, and loss of control.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 118 suicide attempters at Puerta de Hierro University Hospital.
- Eight major repeaters (7%) were identified and analyzed based on 7 SB addiction criteria.
- Logistic regression was used to determine the association between major repeater status and total dependence on SB, controlling for confounding variables.
Main Results:
- Major repeaters met significantly more criteria for total dependence on SB compared to non-major repeaters (OR=62.9).
- Total dependence on SB and age were identified as significant predictors of major repeater status in a logistic regression model.
- All 8 major repeaters in the study were female.
Conclusions:
- Findings support the hypothesis that major repeaters are addicted to suicidal behavior (SB).
- Addiction to SB, alongside age, is a key factor associated with being a major repeater.
- This suggests a need to consider SB addiction in the treatment of individuals with recurrent suicide attempts.