Psychiatric Aspects of Drug Overdose in Adults
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- 1 November 1974
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
- Vol. 2 (4) , 310-315
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0310057x7400200404
Abstract
Psychiatric aspects of drug overdose in adult suicide and suicide attempts are reviewed. Particular reference is given to studies reported from Australia. The findings of a recent study from the Royal Melbourne Hospital with regard to age-sex distribution, drugs used in self-poisonings, clinical state of the patient on admission and psychiatric diagnosis are presented and discussed.Keywords
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