Cuneyt EvrenBakirkoy State Hospital for Psychiatric and Neurological Diseases, Istanbul, TurkeySuicidal Behavior in Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Dependence. Hauppauge, New York: Nova Science Publishers, 2010, 540 pages. Self-injurious behavior (SIB) is frequently seen in the clinical practice and negatively effect the course of the treatment and the attitude of the caregivers. Nevertheless a basic […]
Gillian W. Smith (1), Colette Corry (2) and James E. Houston (1)(1) Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK; (2) University of Ulster, Londonderry, UKSuicidal Behavior in Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Dependence. Hauppauge, New York: Nova Science Publishers, 2010, 540 pages. Suicidal behaviors remain prevalent globally; however, rates of suicide for those with substance abuse are […]
Tamás Zonda(1), Csilla Csoboth(2) and Károly Bozsonyi(3)(1) Hungarian Association for Suicide Prevention, Budapest, Hungary; (2) Semmelweis University, Institute of Behavioral Sciences, Budapest, Hungary; (3) Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Institute of Sociology, Budapest, HungarySuicidal Behavior in Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Dependence. Hauppauge, New York: Nova Science Publishers, 2010, 540 pages. The authors summarize the data […]
Barbara SchneiderJohann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, GermanySuicidal Behavior in Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Dependence. Hauppauge, New York: Nova Science Publishers, 2010, 540 pages. Substance use disorders are among the most frequent psychiatric disorders found in suicides. In psychological autopsy studies between 19 % and 63 % of all suicides suffered from substance use […]
Elizabeth Maloney and Shane DarkeNational Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, AustraliaSuicidal Behavior in Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Dependence. Hauppauge, New York: Nova Science Publishers, 2010, 540 pages. Elevated rates of attempted suicide have been reported among substance dependent individuals compared to the general population. Attempted suicide is associated […]
Julie A. Patock-Peckham and Lindsey M. BackerBaylor University, Waco, Texas, USASuicidal Behavior in Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Dependence. Hauppauge, New York: Nova Science Publishers, 2010, 540 pages. Individual differences in personality play a significant role in the development of alcohol-related problems. Alcohol and other substance abuse disorders are known to be linked to suicide […]
Courtney L. Bagge and Julie A. SchumacherUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, USASuicidal Behavior in Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Dependence. Hauppauge, New York: Nova Science Publishers, 2010, 540 pages. The aim of this chapter is to characterize the role of acute alcohol use within suicide attempts. Approximately 40% of suicide attempters drink surrounding […]
Ioana TodorUniversity of Alba Iulia, RomaniaSuicidal Behavior in Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Dependence. Hauppauge, New York: Nova Science Publishers, 2010, 540 pages. Suicidal behavior has a complex and multidimensional etiology, being the product of a large spectrum of biological, psychological, socio-cultural, interpersonal and situational factors. Alcohol and/or drug abuse is one of the causal […]
Jennifer R. Havens and April M. YoungUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine, Kentucky, USASuicidal Behavior in Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Dependence. Hauppauge, New York: Nova Science Publishers, 2010, 540 pages. Psychiatric disorders, which include substance use disorders, are known antecedents of suicidal behavior. The prevalence of suicidal ideation among those using alcohol ranges from […]
Jessica W. M. Wong(1) and Ulrich Preuss(2)(1) AWO Psychiatry Center, Halle, Germany; (2) Martin-Luther-University, Halle, GermanySuicidal Behavior in Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Dependence. Hauppauge, New York: Nova Science Publishers, 2010, 540 pages. Alcohol dependence, impulsivity and suicide are interrelated in a complex network. In this chapter, we first defined alcohol dependence and impulsivity, then […]
