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Suicide attempts in antisocial alcoholics.

A C Whitters1, R J Cadoret, E Troughton

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.

The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
|October 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Alcoholism and antisocial personality disorder increase suicide attempt risk. Individuals with both conditions and a history of suicide attempts showed more depression, substance abuse, conduct disorder, and violence, often with earlier onset.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Dual diagnoses of alcoholism and antisocial personality disorder are common.
  • These conditions are frequently linked to increased suicide attempt rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between specific psychopathological symptoms and suicide attempts in individuals with dual diagnoses.
  • To explore the onset of these symptoms in relation to suicide behavior.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 94 alcoholics with antisocial personality disorder was studied.
  • Participants were divided into groups based on a history of suicide attempts.
  • A structured interview was used to assess symptoms including depression, substance abuse, conduct disorder, and violence.

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Main Results:

  • The suicide attempter group reported higher frequencies of depression, alcohol and drug abuse, conduct disorder, and violence.
  • These emotional and behavioral problems exhibited an earlier onset in the suicide attempter group.
  • Findings support the concept of secondary sociopathy, suggesting greater psychopathology in those with suicide behavior.

Conclusions:

  • Dual diagnosis of alcoholism and antisocial personality disorder is associated with increased suicide risk.
  • Early onset of psychopathology, including depression and conduct issues, is a significant factor in suicide attempts within this population.
  • Higher levels of psychopathology correlate with increased suicide behavior.