Binge Drinking Predicts Teen Suicide Attempts

Binge drinking when mixed with depression and stressful events may predict suicidal behavior among teens, according to a new findings based on a survey of Buffalo, N.Y., high schoolers. Binge drinking was an important predictor of actual suicide attempts as compared to suicidal thoughts, even after accounting for high levels of depression and stress, researchers say.
More: Teen Drinking and Behavior | Teen Pitfalls - Stress, Boredom