Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Drug abuse and suicidal tendencies]

B Bron

    Schweizer Archiv Fur Neurologie, Neurochirurgie Und Psychiatrie = Archives Suisses De Neurologie, Neurochirurgie Et De Psychiatrie
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study examines suicidal development in 66 young drug users. Factors like poly-drug abuse, family issues, and social decline significantly indicate increased suicidal risk and specific syndromes.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    [Assisted suicide - ethical, legal and psychiatric aspects].

    Fortschritte der Neurologie-Psychiatrie·2003
    Same author

    [Suicide and freedom].

    Pflege Zeitschrift·1994
    Same author

    [The importance of guilt experiences in depressive people].

    Deutsche Krankenpflegezeitschrift·1993
    Same author

    [Psychotherapy of depressed elderly patients with pathologic grief reaction].

    Zeitschrift fur Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychoanalyse·1992
    Same author

    [Depression and suicide in the elderly].

    Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie·1992
    Same author

    Childhood experiences of loss and suicide attempts: significance in depressive states of major depressed and dysthymic or adjustment disordered patients.

    Journal of affective disorders·1991

    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Addiction Medicine
    • Developmental Psychology

    Background:

    • Juvenile substance abuse is a significant public health concern.
    • Understanding the link between drug consumption and suicidal ideation is crucial for intervention.
    • Developmental crises and personality disorders are common in adolescents with substance use disorders.

    Observation:

    • The study analyzed 66 juvenile drug consumers with long-term poly-drug abuse histories.
    • Participants exhibited developmental crises (32%), neurotic developments (30%), and abnormal personalities (38%).
    • Factors such as drug abuse progression, broken homes, educational deficits, and social decline were assessed.

    Findings:

    • A prolonged and escalating pattern of drug abuse, alongside adverse psychosocial factors, strongly correlates with severe suicidal development.
    • Distinct suicidal syndromes were identified, directly linked to drug abuse, manifesting as death fantasies, suicidal thoughts, and 'horror trips'.
    • These syndromes range from increased depressive irritations and psychological disturbances to personality changes, guilt, and a 'sickness of death' phenomenon.

    Implications:

    • Early identification of poly-drug abuse and associated psychosocial stressors is vital for assessing and mitigating suicidal risk in juveniles.
    • Therapeutic interventions should address both substance abuse and the underlying psychological and social factors contributing to suicidal ideation.
    • Further research is needed to develop targeted prevention and treatment strategies for suicidal behaviors in adolescent populations with substance use disorders.

    Related Experiment Videos