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[Addiction and suicide (author's transl)]

W Feuerlein

    MMW, Munchener Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |February 7, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    Suicide risk is high among individuals with addiction. Alcoholism is present in a quarter of suicide attempters, who also show poorer self-esteem and socioeconomic conditions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Addiction Medicine
    • Psychology

    Context:

    • High suicide rates are observed in individuals with substance use disorders.
    • Narcissism theory offers insights into the shared psychopathology of addiction and suicidal tendencies.
    • Understanding the link between alcoholism and suicide is crucial for effective intervention.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the common psychopathological basis of suicidal tendencies and addiction.
    • To compare clinical characteristics of patients who attempted suicide, with and without alcoholism.
    • To highlight the prevalence of alcohol problems among suicide attempters.

    Summary:

    • A significant portion (25%) of patients who attempted suicide have co-occurring alcohol problems.
    • Patients with alcoholism exhibit more pathological self-ratings compared to non-alcoholic suicide attempters.
    • Individuals with alcoholism and suicide attempts often experience social isolation, poor living conditions, and adverse socioeconomic factors.

    Impact:

    • Findings underscore the critical need to screen for alcohol use in suicide prevention strategies.
    • This research can inform the development of targeted interventions for individuals with co-occurring addiction and suicidal ideation.
    • Improved understanding of the psychosocial factors associated with alcoholism and suicide attempts can lead to better patient outcomes.

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