Substance Use in Older Adults
By 2050, 85.7 million people in the United States are projected to be 65 or older. Older adults are especially prone to the effects of substances, and a 2021 survey showed that 4 million older adults were dealing with a substance use disorder. As the country''s population ages, clinicians will inevitably have to care for a greater number of older adults with substance use disorders, but the litera...
By 2050, 85.7 million people in the United States are projected to be 65 or older. Older adults are especially prone to the effects of substances, and a 2021 survey showed that 4 million older adults were dealing with a substance use disorder. As the country''s population ages, clinicians will inevitably have to care for a greater number of older adults with substance use disorders, but the litera...