The Lifetime Risk of Suicide in Alcoholism

Alcohol Consumption as a Risk Factor for Suicidal Behavior: A Systematic Review of Associations at the Individual and at the Population Level

“…alcoholics) was reviewed in one study (Murphy and Wetzel 1990) and although the estimated risk was of substantial magnitude, it was lower than previously assumed, and ranging between 1.8 % and 6.2 % . The lowest estimate of life time risk was derived from studies of alcohol abusers who were not in treatment and the highest estimate was derived from studies of in-patient treated alcohol abusers.…”

“…In three reviews (Murphy and Wetzel 1990;Cherpitel, Borges et al 2004;Wilcox, Conner et al 2004) the authors discussed differences in study characteristics (e.g. demographic sample composition, sample size, diagnostic criteria and inclusion criteria) as possible reasons for the observed variation in prevalence rates.…”

Assessment of Patients Who Attempt Suicide

“…The relationship between alcohol dependence and completed suicide has been noted in numerous studies. 19,26,[36][37][38][39][40][41][42] Of 24 studies reviewed by Petty 43 and the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research Depression Guideline Panel, 34 most found that between 10% and 30% of patients with alcoholism also suffered from depression during acute evaluation. These findings mandate that patients entering the emergency treatment center, even those under the influence of alcohol or drugs, be questioned about depression.…”

Epidemiological Features of violence-related Injuries in Jamaica

“…Persons at risk of harming themselves or committing suicides may be exposed to a number of stressful circumstances or events such as loss of an immediate family member or close friend, unemployment, disagreement or arguments with friends or family, work or legalchallenges which may become unbearable, breakdown in important relationship and living in poverty [20,26]. Other predisposing risk factors include a history of sexual or family abuse in childhood, engaging in substance or alcohol misuse and physical illnesses that are painful or disabling and experiencing social isolation [27,28]. In addition, there is a general feeling of hopelessness and having psychiatric problems such as schizophrenia, depression and other the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Early Childhood Commission, Office of the Children's Advocate and the Ministry of Health.…”