3 Things to Know About Substance Use and Suicide Mortality Author: Nirmita Panchal Published: Jul 14, 2026

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/3-things-to-know-about-substance-use-and-suicide-mortality/ This brief explores substance use and suicide deaths, finding that, collectively, these deaths ranked #3 in leading causes of death in the U.S. in 2024. Trends in substance use and suicide deaths over time and by demographics are also presented.