CDC researchers interviewed people who tried to kill themselves revealing significant factors that motivated the victims:

Impulse: Nearly 1 in 4 of those who made nearly lethal suicide attempts spent less than 5 minutes between thinking about attempting suicide and their actual attempts.

Alcohol: Drinking alcohol within three hours of the attempt was more important than a history of alcohol abuse or binge drinking.

Changes of residence: Moving in the past 12 months is an increased risk. Frequency of move, recency of move, and difficulty staying in touch were all significant factors.

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