Drunken Tragedy: Association between drinking and suicidal tendencies

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Drew Olsen
Drew Olsen

Hello! My name is Drew Olsen and I am a sophomore studying Economics with the Applied Data Science certificate. I am from Maryland and enjoying the cooler Connecticut weather. When I am not in Exely studying or working, you can find me playing for Wesleyan’s all-gender frisbee team, Throw Culture, or helping out with the Arcadia podcast! If you have any questions, please reach out to me at doolsen@wesleyan.edu!

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Abstract: This research is looking at the association between suicidal tendencies and the highest amount of alcohol consumed in one night. After running multiple statistical tests, a very strong association was found, with more drinks being associated with higher rates of suicidal tendencies. Multiple confounding variables were tested and controlled for, and strong associations were found between all three additional variables and suicidal tendencies. While the policy implications are currently unclear, there is a strong association that can hopefully help doctors with diagnoses.

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