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Suicide attempts among drug abusers.

R Harris, M W Linn, K I Hunter

    Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior
    |January 1, 1979
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    Substance abuse significantly increases suicide attempt risk. Drug abusers attempting suicide show higher depression, anger, insecurity, and anxiety than those not attempting it.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Psychology
    • Addiction Medicine

    Background:

    • Substance abuse is strongly linked to suicide attempts and repeat attempts.
    • Understanding the psychological profile of substance abusers who attempt suicide is crucial for intervention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify the psychological characteristics of male drug abusers in treatment who have attempted suicide.

    Main Methods:

    • Collected data from 166 male veterans undergoing treatment for drug abuse.
    • Assessed background information, symptoms, mood, social functioning, and attitudes.

    Main Results:

    • 26% of drug abuse patients reported a suicide attempt.
    • Suicide attempters exhibited significantly higher levels of depression, anger, insecurity, and anxiety compared to non-attempters.

    Conclusions:

    • Male drug abusers in treatment who attempt suicide display distinct psychological distress.
    • Healthcare providers must be aware of the elevated suicide attempt risk in substance abuse patients.

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