Risk Factors for Suicide by an Alcoholic

Gender of the patient

Age of the patient

Does the person live alone?

Is the person unemployed?

Does the person have poor social support?

Has the person experienced a recent interpersonal loss?

Is the person still drinking?

Does the person drinking excessively (binge drinking, drinking large amounts)?

Does the person have comorbid substance abuse?

Does the person suffer from major depression?

Does the person have a serious medical and/or mental condition?

Has the person expressed suicidal thoughts?

Does the person have a history of suicide attempt?

Is there a family history of alcholism?

Does the person have easy access to a highly lethal means of suicide?