About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday.

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    1 year ago

    Yes, and it shows how many more actually suffer that much. Since only a minority of people actually follow through with suicide. It’s hard to estimate how many (try to) numb their pain with drugs, alcohol, gambling, food or whatever.