Sexual Orientation–Related Differences in Alcohol Use and Suicide Death

JAMA Network Open 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sarah C. McKetta, Landon D. Hughes, Avery M. Anderson, Ran Barzilay, Banapsha Rahman, Kirsty A. Clark
DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.54680
Cited by: 1
References: 6

Abstract

This cross-sectional study examines the role of any alcohol consumption, intoxication, and alcohol-involved crisis in the suicide death of lesbian, gay, and bisexual decedents compared with heterosexual decedents.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Suicide and Self-Harm Studies LGBTQ Health Identity and Policy Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Publication details

Journal / source
JAMA Network Open
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Volume
9
Issue
1
Pages
e2554680–e2554680
Publication date
20 January 2026
Language
EN