Table 3.
Subject characteristics associated with risk-taking behaviors
| High Risk Behavior | Subject Demographic Characteristics Associated with Behaviors | OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex Under the Influence of GHB | Male Gender | 4.1 (1.9 – 9.0) |
| Age < 30 Years | 0.4 (0.2 – 0.9) | |
| Gay, Bisexual or Transgender | 4.7 (1.7 – 13.1) | |
| Large Household Size (3 or more Persons) | 0.4 (0.2 – 0.9) | |
| Co-Ingestion of Ecstasy and GHB | Male Gender | 2.3 (1.0–5.3) |
| Currently Employed | 3.0 (1.3 – 6.9) | |
| Large Household Size (3 or more Persons) | 2.5 (1.2–5.3) | |
| Current Smoker | 2.6 (1.3 – 5.3) | |
| Use of GHB while Alone | Gay, Bisexual or Transgender | 0.2 (0.1 – 0.6) |
| Driving under the Influence of GHB | Male Gender | 3.0 (1.1 – 7.7) |
| Use of GHB Analogue/Precursor | Male Gender | 6.7 (2.0 – 23.5) |
| Ever using Heroin | Annual Income < $20,000 | 3.0 (1.2 – 7.1) |
None of the subject characteristics was significantly associated with co-ingestion of ethanol or ketamine with GHB, with lifetime use of GHB > 20 times, or with use of GHB to treat withdrawal symptoms. Race, education, and BMI were not statistically associated with any high risk behavior.