Mark Ilgen, PhD

Emerging research suggests that some individuals with particular types of substance use and abuse may be more likely to engage in suicidal behaviors. For example, those who use opiates, cocaine, or sedatives may have a noticeably higher risk of suicide than those who use other drugs.

The highly readable and informativesecond edition of Substance Use Disorders,by Stuart Gitlow, is a valuablehandbook for treatment providers ofall specialties.