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. 2006 Oct;12(5):338–343. doi: 10.1136/ip.2005.011171

Table 3 Substances tested and present by intent in forensic toxicological testing following poisoning deaths in Utah, 2002.

Unintentional (n = 41) Suicide (n = 87) Undetermined (n = 84) p Value*
Tested Present Tested Present Tested Present
n n % n n % n n %
Alcohol 41 10 24% 81 27 33% 81 15 19% 0.10
Antidepressants 41 8 20% 83 33 40% 80 26 33% 0.08
Street drugs† 41 12 29% 60 8 13% 80 30 38% 0.007
Opiates 41 34 83% 62 31 50% 81 67 83% <0.001
Other drugs 41 16 39% 83 69 83% 79 45 57% <0.001

*Reflects χ2 test for association between each variable and intent of death.

†Street drugs refers here to cocaine, amphetamines, and/or marijuana.