Alcohol a Common Factor in Suicides - NYTimes.com.

“Alcohol is a component of suicidal behavior,” said Dr. Alex Crosby, author of the report published on Thursday in the C.D.C.’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. “It leads to disinhibition, and it can enhance feelings of hopelessness and depression. Alcohol impairs judgment and can lead to much more impulsive behavior." “Any suicide prevention efforts must take that into account and address alcohol and substance abuse as well,” he added.