MMPI Characteristics of Drug Abusers With and Without Histories of Suicide Attempts

This study found that, compared to drug addicts without histories of suicide attempts, drug addicts who had attempted suicide were characterized by higher levels of maladjustment- particularly in the areas of depression, feelings of alienation, & use of projection & externalization- & were emotionally withdrawn. The results of the MMPI, as well as statistics on the marital status, age, race, education, drug usage, & employment status are included. (VM)