27May

Statistics Show Drug Abuse in Seniors is Rising

In CategoryDrugs and Drug Companies, Senior Health, Substance Abuse
ByRuss Bianchi

We are under nourished, over fed, over drugged.

GOT ZIJA?!

~ Uncle Russ

(NaturalNews) A recent study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found a dramatic increase in illicit drug use in adults 50 and over, including an alarming incidence of non medical use of prescription drugs among women aged 60 to 64. In part, this increase points to the aging of the baby boomer generation, and reportedly may necessitate the doubling of substance abuse treatment facilities by 2020.

Statistics Show Drug Abuse in Seniors is Rising

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