Dancing with death : the grey area between suicide related behavior, indifference and risk behaviors of heroin users
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01/01/2006
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Resumo |
Suicide-related behavior (SRB) among heroin users is a complex and multifaceted continuum, including such fringe areas as indifference and "risky" behavior. The article investigates the nuances and intersections of SRB, using qualitative semi-structured interviews with 60 regular heroin users recruited primarily from syringe programs in Geelong, Australia. Twenty-eight percent of interviewees reported a previous suicide attempt and 45% reported serious consideration of it. Types of SRB reported included: Suicide attempts, instrumental suicide-related behaviors, suicidal ideation, indifference and risk-taking thoughts and behaviors. Heroin users engage in much behavior which inhabits a grey area of SRB. The use of a nomenclature which addresses the elements of lethality and intent improves the ability of research to properly define and categorize SRB in drug-using populations. But the categories should not be overinclusive; indifferent attitudes towards death and risk-taking behaviors can sometimes be a functional response to the risk environment of heroin users.<br /> |
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Idioma(s) |
eng |
Publicador |
Federal Legal Publications, Inc. |
Relação |
http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30026424/miller-dancingwith-2006.pdf http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1190707531 |
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2006, Federal Legal Publications |
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Journal Article |