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Kristina Dambrauskiene1, Virginija Adomaitiene1, Rimantas Zalinkevicius2
1Psychiatry Department of the Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eiveniu str. 2, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Alcohol and Alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire)
|November 20, 2018
Summary
Problem drinking significantly increases suicide attempt risk, especially for males. Acute alcohol intoxication prior to an attempt is a major risk factor, highlighting the importance of addressing alcohol use in suicide prevention.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Alcohol consumption is a known risk factor for suicidal behavior.
- Distinguishing between acute alcohol intoxication and problem drinking as greater risk factors requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the association between drinking patterns and suicide attempts.
- To evaluate risk factors for suicide attempts among problem drinkers versus non-problem drinkers.
Main Methods:
- A cohort study included 425 patients hospitalized after a suicide attempt.
- Participants completed questionnaires on demographics, suicide attempt details, alcohol consumption, and problem drinking using the CAGE questionnaire (CAGE ≥ 2).
Main Results:
- Problem drinking was identified in 70.9% of male and 43.2% of female suicide attempters.
- Problem drinking increased suicide attempt risk, particularly for males (3.2x), younger individuals (1.08x), those married/partnered (1.58x), with lower education (<12 years, 2.04x), and those acutely intoxicated (8.15x).
Conclusions:
- Problem drinking is a significant factor in suicide attempts.
- Alcohol use at the time of the event is a critical issue in suicide attempts.
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