Substance Use Disorder in Older Adults DDAP

Pennsylvania Substance Abuse Programs - Seniors Or Older Adults

https://www.tapartnership.org/treatment/Pennsylvania/seniors-or-older-adults.htm

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With an estimated prevalence of 4%, substance abuse amongst persons who are 65 years and older is increasing. The most common substances abused are alcohol, prescription drugs such as opiates and benzodiazepines (BZD), and over-the-counter (OTC) medications. ...

‘Vulnerable’ and ‘overlooked’, state officials highlight need to address substance use disorder in older adults • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

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Older adults “are underdiagnosed when it comes to the disease of addiction," the official told reporters during a Thursday news conference.

'Vulnerable And Overlooked,' Older PA Residents Battle Substance Abuse | Across Pennsylvania, PA Patch

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State officials said adults aged 55 and older battling substance abuse are a "vulnerable and overlooked" demographic.

Casey Holds Hearing on Substance Use Dis... | Senate Committee On Aging

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?Substance use disorder affects nearly four million older adults over age 65 Gaps remain in coverage...