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The patient is a 55 year old male who presented to the ED after he experienced SI with a plan to walk in front of traffic. Patient reports to hospital staff that he wants to hanging himself and asked could they bring him some rope.

During the time of assessment the patient was found in bed asleep. TACT awaken patient for assessment. The patient was calm and cooperative. The patient reports that he has been binge drinking for the past 3 days. The patient reports he usually drinks after he comes for work. Patient reports that Saturday he got a ride to Asheboro from his girlfriends son. Further, the patient reports under the influence trying to buy more alcohol. Patient reports a few stores would not sell to him. The patient states "Fuck it,

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