10 Factors That Boost Suicide Risk
By HealthCentral Editorial Team

Excessive alcohol or drug use

Excessive alcohol or drug use

People who use alcohol or other drugs excessively have a higher chance of taking their own lives, experts say.

In fact, there is ample evidence that alcohol and drug abuse can worsen thoughts of suicide and increase the impulsiveness that often triggers suicide attempts.

By HealthCentral Editorial Team— Last Modified: 12/15/2011, First Published: 06/30/2011