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What are the predictors of teenage suicide, and how do social scientists explain the correlation between teen suicide and alcohol and drug use? What are the predictors of teenage suicide, and how do social scientists explain the correlation between teen suicide and alcohol and drug use?

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The predictors of teenage suicide include AGE, GENDER, ALCOHOL, DRUG USE, TRIGERRING EVENTS, POPULATION DENSITY, FAMILY RELATIONS and CLUSTER EFFECTS. How social scientists explain the correlation between teen suicide and alcohol and drug use are the following:
A. Teens who are heavy users of alcohol and drugs typically have low levels of self-control and are easily frustrated.
B. Teens under the influence of drugs and alcohol are more likely to act impulsively.
C. Teens often use drugs and alcohol as the method by which to commit suicide.