@article{ref1,
title="Psychiatric disorders and attempted suicide among adolescents with substance use disorders",
journal="Drug and alcohol dependence",
year="2004",
author="Kelly, Thomas M. and Cornelius, Jack R. and Clark, D. B.",
volume="73",
number="1",
pages="87-97",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of psychiatric disorders on attempted suicide among adolescents with substance use disorders (SUD). METHODS: Age of onset for psychiatric disorders, age of first suicide attempt, and the relationship of psychiatric disorder with attempted suicide were investigated in a sample of 503 adolescents with DSM-IV defined SUD (age range: 12.2-19.0 years). RESULTS: Males who attempted suicide had a significantly earlier onset of alcohol use disorders (AUD) and significantly more mood, AUD, and disruptive behavior disorder symptoms compared to non-attempting males. Females who attempted suicide had a significantly earlier onset and higher counts of mood disorders and SUD symptoms compared to non-attempting females. Hazard analysis revealed that mood disorders represent the highest psychiatric risk for attempted suicide in both the genders. Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increased the risk for attempted suicide among males. The interaction of mood disorder and AUD increased the risk for attempted suicide among females. CONCLUSIONS: Clinicians should closely monitor SUD adolescents for suicide risk and be aware of gender differences for suicidal behavior based on course and severity of psychiatric disorder in this population.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0376-8716",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}