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Alcohol,
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1. Suicide is
Preventable. 2. Alcoholism is a factor in about 30% of all completed suicides. 3. Approximately 7% of those with alcohol dependence die by suicide. 4. 96% of alcoholics who commit suicide continue abusing alcohol to their death. 5. Lower minimum-age drinking laws are positively correlated with higher youth suicide rates. 6. An increased use of alcohol or drugs is a warning sign. 7. A dependence on alcohol or drugs in addition to being depressed creates an even higher suicide risk. |
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Suicide Basics |
Warning Signs
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How to Help |
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