Characteristic | Accidental overdose (n = 13) | Suicidal overdose (n = 80) | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | Â | Â | Â |
   Mean ± SD | 35.4 ± 21.84 | 27 ± 15 | < 0.05 |
   Median | 36 | 26 |  |
   Range | 1–88 | 12–75 |  |
Sex (n) | Â | Â | 0.06 |
   Female | 5 | 54 |  |
   Male | 8 | 26 |  |
Race (n) | Â | Â | NS |
   Asian | 0 | 5 |  |
   African American | 3 | 13 |  |
   Hispanic | 0 | 8 |  |
   White | 10 | 54 |  |
Chronic alcohol abuse (n [%]) | 5 (39) | 15 (18) | 0.10 |
Concurrent intoxication (n [%]) | 3 (23) | 36 (45) | 0.20 |