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Gambling is the addiction with the highest suicide rate. Ironically, it isn't even a substance, however it is just as addicting as any other substance. It is a compulsion which can cause someone to lose all of their belongings and put them into a place of hopelessness and despair, which leads to suicide in those who cannot see it through nor seek help for their problems.
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ReneGenerally speaking suicide's main factor is untreated depression. As far as what can lead most to depression is substance abuse. In may cases, the same drug being abused is often the method of suicide. As an example, a depressed person does not seek medical help; they may abuse drugs to ease their depression. At times alcohol mixed with the abusive drug causes the death by suicide. Yes, alcohol is also a drug. There is no direct evidence linking a gambling addiction to suicide. There is no evidence that a gambling addiction is the No. 1 cause of suicide.
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Which city in the US has the highest suicide rate?
Las Vegas is the city with the highest suicide rate per capita in the US. Vegas has been at the top of the list for many years. The state with the highest suicide rate per capita is Alaska.
During what time of the year is the highest suicide rate?
Sadly, the highest rate tends to be around the holidays (Christmas and Thanksgiving).
Does Seattle have the highest suicide rate in the country?
Not consistently. It varies from year to year.
Which country tops in committing suicide?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the highest suicide rate by country is found in Lithuania.
What country has highest suicide rate?
Greenland has the highest rate. In 2010 they had an overwhelming 108 deaths out of every 100,000! In comparison, the United states had about 17 per 100,000.
