May 15, 2020
The Connection Between Substance Abuse and Suicide
Chances are you, or someone you know, has been touched by the tragedy of suicide. With suicide rates increasing at a dramatic clip, gaining a deeper understanding of the impact of substance abuse on mental health, and how it can increase the risk of suicide, is appropriate during SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week. How Does Substance Abuse Contribute to Suicide Rates? One of the leading risk factors for suicide is substance abuse. Addiction...