The goal of this series of literature reviews is to provide substance misuse prevention professionals with a snapshot of substance use and suicide among specific populations in the United States. First, it discusses factors that increase or decrease risks for substance use and suicide among the focus population. Next, it presents data on substance use and suicide and how they are connected and provides an overview of barriers to treatment. Finally, it offers a list of strategies that preventionists can use to improve outcomes for this population. Please note that the information presented in this collection is not exhaustive and is not meant to unfairly or negatively represent any population. Also, each document deals with sensitive information about racism, substance use, mental health, and suicide, so the reader should be aware that they will encounter difficult content.

The Intersection of Drug Use and Suicide Among African American Populations

The Intersection of Drug Use and Suicide Among American Indian and Alaska Natives Populations

The Intersection of Drug Use and Suicide Among American Asian American Populations

The Intersection of Drug Use and Suicide Among Hispanic Populations

The Intersection of Drug Use and Suicide Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer+ Populations

The Intersection of Drug Use and Suicide Among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Affiliated with the U.S.

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