According to the 2006 OAS (Office of Applied Status) report, in 2004 there was an estimated 106,079 emergency department (ED) visits due to drug-related suicide attempts by persons aged 18 or older. Of these, a psychiatric condition was diagnosed in 41%, 41,176, of the drug-related suicide attempts treated in the ED. The most frequent psychiatric diagnosis was depression.
If you or a loved one is suffering from a substance abuse issue and is contemplating suicide, do not hesitate to contact the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or your local authorities.
If drugs or alcohol are playing a role in a loved one’s life, please contact that AToN Center, at 888-535-1516. We can treat the addiction and help with certain underlying causes such as depression, anxiety and trauma.
