Data on drug overdoses are collected from emergency rooms of all general hospitals in Hamilton, Ontario over a 15-month period. High proportion of patients had been diagnosed as depressed, many are alcohol dependent or intoxicated. A large majority were female. Findings are discussed and practical applications are considered.
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