Considering the associations between substance use and suicide

In this webinar, presenters will discuss the alcohol-related risk factors for suicide, including ways in which alcohol use can impact decision making when a person is experiencing distress. Presenters will also review the recent literature on cannabis, focusing on mental health concerns associated with the use of high-potency cannabis, as well as associations between cannabis use disorder and suicide risk. Implications for prevention, intervention, and public health will be discussed.