Year: 1980 Source: Journal of Studies on Alcohol, v.41, no.11, (1980), p.1220-1223 SIEC No: 19830967

In the USA rates of suicide, but not homicide, were positively correlated with alcohol consumption in the states, and rates of homicide but not suicide, were positively correlated with alcohol consumpation over time (1940-1973). In 24 other countries rates of suicide and homicide were not related to alcohol consumption.