Given the high rates of mental health comorbidity among opioid users, and increasing rates of opioid prescription for chronic pain, psychiatrists and mental health clinicians are likely to treat patients who are dependent on opioids. Among such patients, many will have histories of opioid overdose or suicide attempts. It is tempting to assume that these are related behaviours and that ‘accidental’ overdoses are actually suicide attempts. We provide evidence here to demonstrate that while some overdoses are intentional, most are not. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Understanding the effectiveness of medication treatment for opioid use disorder to decrease the risk of suicide mortality may inform clinical and policy decisions. The authors sought to describe the effect of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) on risk of suicide mortality. To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details.
The contribution of increasing numbers of deaths from suicide, alcohol-related and drug-related causes to changes in overall mortality rates has been highlighted in various countries. The aim here was to compare mortality rates for different birth cohorts between Scotland and England and Wales (E&W), including key cities. Open access article - no login required.
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Adolescent health problems are more prevalent in families with low socioeconomic position, but few studies have assessed the role of parental health in this association. This study examines the extent to which parental health problems, particularly those related to high-risk health behaviour, might explain the association between parental education and adolescent health problems due to violence, self-harm and substance use. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
Alcohol consumption is a well-established risk factor in suicidal behaviour, but there is still discussion about which factor might imply greater suicide risk—acute alcohol intoxication or being a problems drinkers. The aim of this study was to analyse the association between a suicide attempt and the drinking pattern and to evaluate the risk factors for suicide attempt among problem drinkers versus non-problem drinkers.. Please contact the library to request a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
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Free access. Public policy on suicide prevention is missing an opportunity to address a major modifiable risk factor for suicide: substance intoxication and misuse. Although national suicide prevention strategies acknowledge substance misuse as a risk factor, few include strategies to address it.
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The authors examined associations between medications for alcohol and opioid use disorders (acamprosate, naltrexone, methadone, and buprenorphine) and suicidal behavior, accidental overdoses, and crime.. Login at top right hand side of page using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens for full text. SSOTP (legacy account)- Please contact the library to receive a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
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Early and frequent cannabis use are associated with an increased likelihood of major depressive disorder (MDD) as well as suicidal thoughts and behaviours. We identify associations between aspects of cannabis use, MDD, and suicidal thoughts and behaviours and examine whether such associations persist after accounting for those predisposing factors, including genetic liability and early family environment, that are shared by identical twins who are discordant for cannabis exposure. Any residual association in such identical pairs might be indicative of individual-specific pathways that might be of a causal nature. Please contact the library to request a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
Comment. Given the growing prevalence of cannabis use and trend towards legalisation, questions regarding potential biological and mental health effects are increasingly pertinent. The retrospective cohort study by Agrawal and colleagues1 in the Lancet Psychiatry begins to address these questions, in particular with regard to effects of cannabis smoking on depression and suicidal behaviours. Understanding the relationship between smoking cannabis and mental health requires careful examination of genetic and environmental factors. Please contact the library to request a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
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Limited information is available regarding links between specific substance use disorders (SUDs) and suicide mortality; however, the preliminary evidence that is available suggests that suicide risk associated with SUDs may differ for men and women. This study aimed to estimate associations between SUDs and suicide for men and women receiving Veterans Health Administration (VHA) care. Please contact the library to request a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai