Alcohol dependence, excessive drinking and deliberate self-harm: trends and patterns in Oxford, 1989-2002.

BACKGROUND: Problems relating to alcohol use are very common among deliberate self-harm (DSH) patients, and alcohol abuse increases the risk of both DSH and suicide. In the UK, per capita consumption of alcohol has risen by 50% since 1970. The proportion of women (but not men) drinking in excess of...

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Main Authors: Haw, C, Hawton, K, Casey, D, Bale, E, Shepherd, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2005