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I'm going to commit suicide because i'm addicted to illegal drugs and i don't know how to tell anyone.

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See below: National suicide prevention hotline 1-800-273-talk. If thoughts of suicide become overwhelming, please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room -- they will do psych eval at the er and discuss options with you. You do have options.

Dr Pappas and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/1/2016

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