Alcoholism and Suicide
Alcoholic patients
attempting and not
attempting suicide: a
comparison. Alcoholism is a
psychiatric disorder
associated with an
increased risk of suicidal
behaviour. This is also
associated with an
increased number of
suicide risk factors. The
current study examined
the social, demographic
and clinical characteristics
of a number of alcoholic
patients who attempted
suicide. Nearly a quarter of
all alcoholics had attempted
suicide We studied 377
alcohol-dependent patients
in our clinics. Their alcohol-
use histories were
assessed through
interviews. The Suicidal
Behaviors Questionnaire,
the Childhood Trauma
Questionnaire, the
Michigan Alcoholism
Screening Test and the
Hamilton Depression Rating
Scale were administered to
all patients. 23.6% of all
patients had histories

Health impacts of long term alcohol misuse
Alcoholics in recovery may not know the long term effects of their drinking. There may be unexplained health problems that are a ‘hangover’ from alcohol abuse.
If any of these raise your awareness of your health problems discuss them with your sponsor and doctor, if necessary.
Long [...]

What can you do to help a friend or family member who is a self-injurer?
It is very hard to realize that someone you care about is physically harming herself or himself. Your concern may come out in frustration and even comments that can drive the person farther away. Some things that might be helpful are:

Understand [...]

How can a self-injuring person stop?
Self-injury is a behavior that becomes compulsive and addictive. Like any other addiction, even though other people think the person should stop, most addicts have a hard time just saying no to their behavior - even while realizing it is unhealthy.
There are several things to do to help yourself:

Acknowledge that [...]

What is the relationship between self-injury and suicide?
Self-injury is not suicidal behavior.
In fact, it may be a way to reduce the tension that, left unattended, could result in an actual suicide attempt.
Self-injury is the best way the individual knows to self-sooth.
It may represent the best attempt the person has at creating the least damage.
However, self-injury [...]