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Helping suicidal substance abusers kick their addiction on an inpatient basis works best, a new study shows.
Reporting in the September issue of Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, investigators at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in California tracked outcomes for nearly 1,300 veterans taking part in 51 VA substance abuse treatment programs. Fifty-three (4 percent) of the veterans reported having attempted suicide within the previous 30 days.
According to the researchers, suicidal veterans who received inpatient treatment for addiction were much more likely to abstain from drugs and alcohol six months after treatment than those who received outpatient care.
Inpatient care included acute treatment in hospitals (average stay of 23 days); treatment in residential centers (average stay of 48 days); and domiciliary treatment that emphasized patient participation and skills development (average stay of 72 days).
Outpatient care involved either day treatment and partial hospitalization programs (average of 38 days) or less intensive standard outpatient treatment lasting an average of 135 days.
The study findings likely reflect a combination of factors, the study authors noted.
"Research suggests that substance abusers who report a recent suicide attempt are more likely to report aggressive, impulsive personality styles and more depression," the authors wrote.
They suggested that a structured inpatient environment may help suicidal substance abusers who have poor control of their emotions and impulses to understand the link between substance use and an impulsive suicide attempt.
More information
The U.S. National Mental Health Association has more about suicide.
Health Tip: Look for Signs of Inhalant Abuse
September 16, 2005 08:40:47 PM PST
Kids looking for a quick high sometimes turn to "huffing," which is a form of inhalant abuse that can trigger irregular heart rhythms.
The Texas Medical Center in Houston reports that common consumer products, such as spray paint, cooking spray, air freshener and butane can be sprayed into cans and small plastic bags, or sprayed on clothes. The concentrated vapors are then "huffed" or inhaled.
Clues your child might be huffing include:
A drunken or dizzy appearance.
Slurred or disoriented speech.
A chronic runny nose and red eyes.
Erratic mood changes, such as anxiety, excitability, irritability, or lethargy.
Frequent sniffing of clothes.
If your child exhibits any of these symptoms, professional medical help and psychological assistance are strongly recommended.
