The Association Between Drug Craving and Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior in Chinese Male Methamphetamine Inpatients: The Mediating Effect of Depressive Symptoms

Depressive symptoms serve as a mediator in the relationship between drug craving and STBs in MAUD inpatients. These findings highlight the necessity of incorporating depressive symptoms screening and intervention into addiction treatment which may be related to a lower prevalence of suicide risk.