Examining association of despair with suicidal thoughts, substance misuse among young adults

What The Study Did:

Researchers looked at whether despair among young adults was associated with suicidal thoughts and behavior and alcohol and drug misuse.

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William E. Copeland, Ph.D., of the University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington, is the corresponding author.

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