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Home / Publications / The Elderly and Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse

January 1, 2008 by

The Elderly and Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse

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bSeries: Prevention Tactics Vol. 9, Iss. 2 Topic: Cultural Competence and Responsiveness, Prescription Drug Misuse, The Elderly

Elderly individuals are particularly vulnerable to prescription drug misuse. Prescription drug abuse is present in 12% to 15% of elderly individuals who seek medical attention. In addition to the toll on individuals and families, abuse places a heavy financial toll on health care systems.

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