Citation

Ali S, Nathani M, Jabeen S, Yazdani I, Mouton CD, Bailey RK, Mahr M, Pate RJ, Riley WJ. Innov. Clin. Neurosci. 2013; 10(1): 20-29.

Affiliation

Drs. Ali, Nathani, Yazdani, Mouton, and Riley are from Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee; Dr. Jabeen is from Meharry Medical College and Veterans Affairs Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee; and Dr. Pate is from Veterans Affairs Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Matrix Medical Communications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

23440995

Abstract

Suicide is a major public health problem in the United States as well as around the world. The significant role that alcohol plays in suicidality is well known and accepted in the scientific community. The use of alcohol does not necessarily lead to suicide, but through its action and effects, alcohol is an important proximal risk factor for suicidal behavior. There is very little data showing how and why alcohol exerts such tremendous influence and "lubricates the gears" to propel the act of committing suicide. This article will elucidate the complex relationship between alcohol and suicide and how alcohol use can lead to suicide. The article also describes how alcohol affects brain neurophysiology in regards to suicidal behavior.

Language: en