Late Onset of Prescription Drug Abuse or Dependence Among Older Adults: Implications for Treatment

Prescription drug abuse and dependence is an increasing concern for older adults. This article describes issues specific to older adults with late onset abuse or dependence on prescription sedatives and/or opiates.The older adult with late onset should not be viewed as having the same issues as i...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Kathy Lay, Lucy J. King
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indiana University School of Social Work 2007-12-01
Series:Advances in Social Work
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Online Access:https://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/advancesinsocialwork/article/view/205