The Associations between Aggression, Acquired Capability for Suicide and Suicidal Behavior in Male Alcohol Use Disorders

Abstract

Although aggression has been associated with suicidal behavior among individual with alcohol use disorders (AUD), little is known about the mechanism this association. hypothesized that aggression an indirect effect on suicidal behavior and this relationship mediated by acquired capability for suicide the ability to overcome the fear and pain associated with suicide (Van Orden et al., 2008). Participants were patients undergoing residential alcohol use disorder treatment at local hospitals in Korea. As hypothesized, the relationship between aggression and suicidal behavior was partially mediated by acquired capability for suicide. Our findings the role of acquired capability in the association between aggression and suicidal behavior in AUD individuals. Implications for suicide risk assessment individuals with AUD discussed.