Links between alcohol use and suicidal behavior

The latest article fromAlcohol Research Current Reviews explores links between alcohol use and suicidal behavior.  Research on associations of suicidal behavior, including suicide and suicide attempt, with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and acute use of alcohol (AUA) are discussed, with an emphasis on data from meta-analyses. Based on psychological autopsy investigations, results indicate that AUD is prevalent amo ng individuals who die by suicide. Results also indicate that AUD is a potent risk factor for suicidal behavior.
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