Facts About Substance Use and Suicide The Suicide Prevention
Program does not provide counseling services. If you are
thinking about suicide or hurting yourself, or if someone you
know is seriously thinking about suicide, please seek help.
Monday through Friday from 8-5, call Counseling Services at
269-387-1850. After hours, call (800) 273-TALK (8255). This
National Suicide Prevention hotline is available 24 hours per
day, 7 days per week and is answered locally. IN CASE OF
EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911! Substance use as it is used here
includes intoxication, binge drinking, withdrawal, as well as
substance dependence and substance abuse. - Suicide risk is
increased by both legal and illicit substance use. Research has
addressed the increased risk for particular substance use (e.g.,
alcohol), as well as multiple drug use. - Substance use
disorders and suicide occur more frequently among youth and
adults, compared to older persons. - For particular groups at
risk, such as American Indians and Alaskan Natives, dep