Study: Drug Use Among Americans 50 and Older Rises

NEW: Drug Programs to Host Open House Wednesday
Foundation for Franklin County, Inc. and the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse will host an open house Wednesday, June 16, from 3:30-7 p.m.

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America’s drug abusers are going gray
Proportion of people admitted to treatment for drug abuse who are aged 50 or older is on increase

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Study: Drug Use Among Americans 50 and Older Rises
A Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration study shows drug use among Americans 50 and older increased from 6.6% in 1992 to 12.2% in 2008.

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