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Increased access to prescription opioids has made it easier for U.S. women to end their own lives, helping to drive up suicide rates, according to newresearch.

Over 16 million deaths of U.S. adults were analyzed over a number of years in a recent study, with data revealing which groups were affected most.

Increased access to prescription opioids and a shrinking economic safety net contributed to an increase in suicide rates in the 21st century, according to new CU Boulder research.

Article: A Better Idea for Israel: Invincible Defense Technology (IDT) - IDT's effectiveness is based on the 'Maharishi Effect,' which has been validated in multiple real-world situations. When a sufficiently large group practices TM and its advanced technologies of consciousness together, decreases in negative trends such as violence, crime, and fatalities occur. Applying this concept to the Israel/Gaza conflict, a dedicated group of individuals practicing IDT could create a positive influence.

"We contend that the U.S. federal government's weak regulatory oversight [...] has significantly shaped U.S. suicide risk," the researchers said.