I. Rossow et L. Wichstrom, PARASUICIDE AND USE OF INTOXICANTS AMONG NORWEGIAN ADOLESCENTS, Suicide & life-threatening behavior, 24(2), 1994, pp. 174-183
Self-reported history of parasuicide was analyzed with respect to use
of intoxicants in a national sample of 12,000 Norwegian adolescents. T
he proportion of parasuicides was 8.3%, being higher among girls and a
mong those living without both parents, and it increased with age, wit
h use of intoxicants, depression, and loneliness. Calculations of rela
tive risks and adjusted odds ratios demonstrated positive associations
between parasuicide and use of intoxicants, and no significant gender
differences were found. The findings are discussed with reference to
impacts of intoxication and risk-taking behavior.