Abstract  The aim of this paper was to review the literature concerning the relationship between suicide and substance abuse behaviours
among adolescents, focusing on epidemiology, comorbidity and preventive programmes. We performed a Pubmed/Medline, Scopus,
PsycLit and PsycInfo search to identify all papers and book chapters during the period between 1980 and 2011. Adolescents
with substance abuse disorder who attempt or complete suicide can be characterized as having mood disorders, stressful life
events, interpersonal problems, poor social support, lonely lives and feelings of hopelessness. The research supports the
existence of a strong relationship between suicide and substance abuse. Preventive programmes should be based on the detection
of risk factors associated wit...

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