Canada Pharmacy Online Exposes: Drug-Related Suicide Attempts

Jun 29
08:04

2011

Remcel Mae P. Canete

Remcel Mae P. Canete

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Suicide attempts due to misuse and abuse of drugs have greatly increased.

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Canadian prescription drugs readilyavailable in Canadian drugstores that are intended for medication are beneficial if they are used to serve their purpose; however, if they are abused and misused harmful results and even death can arise from such negative actions.  As such,Canada Pharmacy Online Exposes: Drug-Related Suicide Attempts Articles Canada pharmacies strictly require doctor’s prescriptions for dangerous drugs.

A significant increase of 55 percent has been recorded for drug-related suicide attempts among young male adults from 2005 to 2009 according to government reports based on the U.S. Emergency Department visits.

"The misuse of prescription drugs is clearly helping to fuel the problem," uttered by Pamela S. Hyde, head of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), which spearheaded the research.

A sky-rocketing 29,000 emergency room visits by men from 29 to 31 years of age due to drug-related suicide attempts was recorded in 2009.  In comparison to the 2005 records at 19,000, drug abuse and misuse have greatly increased among young male adults.  In addition, total count of drug-related suicide attempts recorded nationwide in 2009 is a booming 78,000.

"While we have learned much about how to prevent suicide, it continues to be a leading cause of death among people who abuse alcohol and drugs," Hyde stated in an agency news release.

From 2005 to 2009, emergency room visits for drug-related suicide attempts concerning antidepressants among young male adults increased by 155 percent, and incidents relating to anti-anxiety and insomnia medications climbed by 93 percent.

Moreover, emergency department visits for drug-related suicide attempts engaging narcotic pain relievers almost doubled among males from 35 to 49 years old, and nearly tripled among men aged 50 and above.

Statistics are based on data gathered from the 2005-2009 Drug Abuse Warning Network reports.

"Greater awareness about the warning signs and risk factors for suicide, including abuse of alcohol and drugs, can help people take action and save lives," Hyde stated.

According to Hyde’s agency, alarming indications that someone might be at intensified risk for suicide include the following:

·         Mentions the feeling of hopelessness or having no reason for living.

·         Nervous or hasty manners.

·         Uncontrolled alcohol and/or drug intake.

·         Withdrawal or isolating one’s self.

·         Remarkable mood swings.