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Substance Use Disorders and Suicidal Behaviors: Comparison of Illicit Drugs and Methadone

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The prevalence of suicide among people with substance use disorders (SUDs) remains a significant public health issue worldwide. A review of the medical literature suggests that both substance addiction and behavioral addictions are closely associated with increased suicidal thoughts and attempts. A systematic review by Armon et al. found that 35% of individuals with SUDs reported suicidal ideation, while 20% had attempted suicide in the past year [1]. Among behavioral addictions, individuals with gambling disorder (22.9%) and sexual addiction (18.2%) reported the highest rates of suicidal ideation [2].

Source: Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology

DOI: 10.32598/ijpcp.31.5220.1

Authors: Hamid Jomehpour, Fahimeh Mohseni, Raheleh Rafaiee

Institutions: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413354271