Prescription use disorders in older adults.
Am J Addict
; 19(6): 515-22, 2010.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20958847
ABSTRACT
The number of older adults needing substance abuse treatment is projected to rise significantly in the next few decades. This paper will focus on the epidemic of prescription use disorders in older adults. Particular vulnerabilities of older adults to addiction will be considered. Specifically, the prevalence and patterns of use of opioids, stimulants, and benzodiazepines will be explored, including the effects of these substances on morbidity and mortality. Treatment intervention strategies will be briefly discussed, and areas for future research are suggested.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Substance-Related Disorders
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Prescription Drugs
Type of study:
Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Am J Addict
Journal subject:
TRANSTORNOS RELACIONADOS COM SUBSTANCIAS
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States