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Teenage boys' suicide rate is skyrocketing because of firearms access (19thnews.org)

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[–] CarbonIceDragon@pawb.social 16 points 1 year ago

I mean, if someone is suicidal, a tool that has a high chance of failure or a time where the effects can be reversed (like an overdose which might take time to set in and be treatable with prompt hospitalization) is going to lead to fewer deaths than one that is lethal instantly, because some who use it may not try again if they regret it.