Overdose is main cause of self-harm

Legal tranquillisers are the most common drug in volved in intentional overdoses in Ireland.

The National Suicide Research Foundation said drug overdoses are the main method of self-harming in the country.

The foundation is calling for an initiative in south-west Dublin, which has seen a reduction in the number of intentional overdoses involving minor tranquillisers, also known as benzodiazepines, to be extended nationwide.