Baby Boomers and Substance Abuse
When people think of drug abuse, they usually picture thrill-seeking young adults and teens. They certainly don’t picture grandparents. But as the baby boomers age, rates of substance abuse in the elderly are increasing at a frightening rate.Substance Abuse, Mental Illness, and an Aging PopulationAccording to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA), the […]
