Most cases of self-poisoning are intentional in adults but are usually accidental in children. Ninety percent of adults who deliberately harm themselves choose drug overdose.
Initial management should be as a medical emergency:
Ideally, this should be followed by a full psychological assessment of the reasons for the attempted suicide and the risk of a repeat.
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