Research Article

Coexistence of Substance Abuse among Emergency Department Patients Presenting with Suicidal Ideation

Table 2

Gender comparisons of self-reported substances. Substances may be reported both individually and under polysubstance if applicable.

Males (%)
Females (%)

Alcohol35 (15)11 (6)
Amphetamines29 (13)23 (12)
Barbiturates1 (0.4)0 (0)
Bath salts0 (0)1 (0.5)
Benzo30 (13)24 (12)
Buprenorphine0 (0)1 (0.5)
Cocaine3 (1.3)1 (0.5)
LSD1 (0.4)1 (0.5)
Marijuana63 (28)43 (22)
Opioid59 (26)47 (24)
Polysubstances63 (28)42 (21)
None100 (44)107 (54)