We understand that suicide can be an impulsive act and that alcoholism, substance abuse and access to lethal means can increase its likelihood.

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It provides veterans suffering from substance abuse, alcoholism and mental-health issues, with treatment, support, training and housing.

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But despite the hype, the overall economic effects of "soft addictions" pale in comparison with traditional "hard addictions" like drug abuse and alcoholism.

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According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 1, 825 college students between the ages of 18 and 24 die each year from alcohol-related unintentional injuries.

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The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism is watching new human trials of the antiseizure drug topiramate (Topamax) to study the effectiveness of dual treatment for alcohol and cocaine addiction.

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