Emergency Room Visits for Drug-Related Suicide Attempts
The Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) reported on the disposition of emergency room visits for drug-related suicide attempts. In 2004, there were 15,000 visits for those aged 12-17, with three fourths of these visits serious enough to merit further treatment. Half the suicide attempts included pain medications, while another 40% involved antidepressants or other psychotherapeutic medications.