Table 4.
Effect of race on self-reported number of substances used, controlling for age.
| Independent Variable | Dependent Variable | βCoefficient | Confidence Interval | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| ||||
| Number of Substance Classes | ||||
| Lifetime Use | Age | −0.016 | −0.035–0.0039 | 0.117 |
| Race: White | 0.96 | 0.52–1.40 | <0.001*** | |
| Before Non-Pharmaceutical Opioids | Age | −0.024 | −0.048-−0.00042 | 0.046 |
| Race: White | 1.23 | 0.69–1.77 | <0.001*** | |
| Number of Substances | ||||
| Lifetime Use | Age | −0.084 | −0.14-−0.032 | 0.002 |
| Race: White | 2.33 | 1.18–3.48 | <0.001*** | |
| Before Non-Pharmaceutical Opioids | Age | −0.049 | −0.088-−0.0092 | 0.016 |
| Race: White | 1.45 | 0.58–2.33 | 0.001 ** | |
p < 0.05,
p < 0.01,
p < 0.001.