Table 4.
Unadjusted bivariate comparisons of alcohol and drug consumption on firearm conflict days compared with non-conflict days among the subsample of youth involved in non-partner firearm conflicts.
| Firearm Conflict Days (n=196 days#) | Non-Conflict Days (n=48,464 days) | Odds Ratios (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol (n,%) | 34 (17.3) | 3,328 (6.9) | 2.85 (1.96, 4.13) |
| Binge Drinking (≥5 drinks) (n,%) | 19 (9.7) | 1860 (3.8) | 2.69 (1.67, 4.33) |
| Marijuana (n,%) | 125 (63.8) | 22,791 (47.0) | 1.96 (1.48, 2.66) |
| Non-Med Prescription Drugsa (n,%) | 30 (15.3) | 1742 (3.6) | 4.85 (3.28, 7.17) |
| Other Illicit Drugsb (n,%) | 3 (1.5) | 377 (0.8) | 1.98 (0.63, 6.23) |
CI:Confidence Interval
#
Discrepancy between number of firearm conflict days and the 197 events noted in prior tables is due to one participant with two firearm events occurring on a single day.
a
Non-medical prescription drugs combined sedatives, prescription opiates, and stimulants
b
Illicit drugs combined cocaine, methamphetamine, inhalants, hallucinogens and street opioids Alcohol Use indicates one or more drinks during the entire day. Binge Drinking was defined as 5 or more drinks on a single occasion.