|Slideshows|May 8, 2014
Society’s Chemical Noose: A Look at Substance Abuse and Suicide
Author(s)Savannah Marie
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Substance abuse and addiction are commonly associated with an increased risk of suicide. Alcohol abuse plays a key role in suicide attempts and completions; prescription drugs are a close second. The causes of suicide for men and women are different but the suicide rates are equally staggering.
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Substance abuse and addiction are commonly associated with an increased risk of suicide. Alcohol abuse plays a key role in suicide attempts and completions; prescription drugs are a close second. The causes of suicide for men and women are different but the suicide rates are equally staggering.Infographic created by 12 Keys Recovery.
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