Psychoactive substances use before suicide: detailed analysis of all cases that occurred in the Brazilian Federal District in a 10-years period.

Identifying what sociodemographic characteristics are associated with a fatal suicide attempt among individuals who use PASs and those who do not use and those who have/do not have mental disorders and what methods are employed could be employed as a path to better interventions. Thus, prevention actions could be planned and directed to individuals with greater risk.