Journal
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH JOURNAL
Volume 52, Issue 5, Pages 589-596Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s10597-015-9952-7
Keywords
Heroin; Substance; Suicide; Impulsivity; Overdose
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The aim is to determine the frequency of suicidal behavior and associated factors among heroin dependent inpatients. 61 heroin dependent inpatients (vs. 61 controls) were assessed on their pattern of substance use, impulsivity, depression and suicidal behavior. 37.7 % of patients had a personal history of suicidal attempt (SA), 14.8 % had current suicidal ideation. SA was associated to younger age at first substance use and to higher rates of depression and impulsivity. IV heroin overdose was the most frequent mode of SA (47.8 %). Long duration, multiple drug use, and family history of suicide were associated with higher risk of suicide among lebanese patients.
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