The strong connection between substance use disorders and suicide isn’t acknowledged or treated as such in many settings. Richard Ries, MD, FAPA, FASM, and Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, MPH, MSW, are quoted, and the Preventing Addiction Related Suicide (PARS) training is mentioned.
Her son was addicted to heroin and died by suicide. He’s not alone.
The Seattle Times | September 10, 2022
