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How long do they keep you in a hospital after a suicidal stomach pumping?

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It depends: It depends upon the drugs that wre ingested. It also depends upon the underlying psychiatric disorder in the patient, and how long it takes to get them to a safe place mentally.

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Answered 7/7/2018

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