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

Substance Abuse and Mental illness

Substance abuse and mental illness have their own interconnection. A substance abuse problem, whether it stems from alcohol or other drugs, is often associated with a mental health problem.

The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) No. 42, Substance Abuse Treatment For Persons With Co-Occurring Disorders describes the treatment challenges and techniques for working with a dually diagnosed or co-occurring disorder population. It is available at no charge through the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information.

Module 3 goes into greater detail about the connection between substance abuse, mental illness and the continuum of suicide risks.