“…Evidence suggests that alcohol and drug abuse are also more commonly correlated to individuals with multiple suicide attempts than individuals with a single suicide attempt. As determined by clinical interview or validated substance abuse screening measure, individuals with multiple suicide attempts are more likely to abuse alcohol (Kaslow et al, 2006;Osváth et al, 2003;Reynolds & Eaton, 1986;Stephens, 1987) or abuse drugs (Kaslow et al, 2006;Reynolds & Eaton, 1986;Stephens, 1987). Additionally, based on self-report questionnaires, individuals with multiple attempts are more likely to report a history of substance abuse diagnosis (Forman et al, 2004), or to have participated in substancerelated treatment (Kaslow et al, 2006).…”