To conclude that there has been a beneficial effect on suicide rates,
surely rate of suicide by self-harm or other drug overdose has to be
assessed? One would think that a patient intent on suicide would find
some other way of achieving their objective.
While I agree with the logic of reducing pack sizes for any toxic
drugs, I don't think that any assumption can be made with regard to
suicide rates in the wake of this legislation.
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Suicide rates
To conclude that there has been a beneficial effect on suicide rates,
surely rate of suicide by self-harm or other drug overdose has to be
assessed? One would think that a patient intent on suicide would find
some other way of achieving their objective.
While I agree with the logic of reducing pack sizes for any toxic
drugs, I don't think that any assumption can be made with regard to
suicide rates in the wake of this legislation.
Competing interests: none.
Competing interests: No competing interests