CONTENTS

About This Course

Table of Contents

1. The Nature and Scope of Suicide
2. Recognizing the Progressive Development of Suicide
3. Substance Abuse as a Major Contributor to Suicide
4. Suicide Across the Life Span
5. Special Populations and Suicide Risk
6. Prevention and Early Intervention for Suicide and Substance Abuse Problems

Supplements
References
Resources

Holding the Lifeline
A Guide to Suicide Prevention

Objectives

• Understand the nature, scope, and severity of the problem and the connection between substance abuse and suicide.
• Identify substance abuse as a major risk factor for those who attempt or complete suicide.
• Recognize five suicide warning signs.