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According to SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), the number of senior citizens who have used illegal drugs doubled between 2002 and 2007. ...

An addiction to gambling can affect people of all ages, but older individuals may be more susceptible and it can cause greater harm. One report suggests that if a person's addiction comes later in life, it may be more difficult for them to acknowledge that they have a problem and seek help. ...

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has predicted that the need for substance abuse treatment services for Baby Boomers will double by the year 2020 because Substance Abuse Among Baby Boomers is On The Rise. That's just eight years away, and it's really not a very long time in the scheme of things. ...

There's no question that life these days seems a whole lot more difficult than it did just a few short years ago. No doubt the Baby Boomers among us, generally categorized as those born between 1946 and 1955, are perhaps feeling the sting of disappointment and financial strain a bit more than some of the younger generation. In fact, Baby Boomers have been resorting to using substances such as alcohol and dr ...

The elderly are an underserved population when it comes to substance abuse awareness and treatment, according to a recent report from England's Royal College of Psychiatry. A team of substance abuse specialists from the College say that older adults bring together a unique blend of factors which place them at greater risk in situations of substance misuse. ...

The number of senior citizens entering drug and alcohol treatment programs more than doubled in the past 20 years, according to a study from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. ...

As baby boomers increasingly encounter health challenges associated with aging, they are also faced with a complication: many of them are drug addicts. The combination of natural health problems with drug addiction makes treating both difficult.  ...

As millions of baby boomers enter retirement age, it is important to understand their needs for healthcare. Alcohol consumption is one area that requires attention. Understanding the factors that impact drinking in older adults helps aid in alcohol abuse prevention and education efforts. A recent study looked at the alcohol-consumption trajectories and associated characteristics that impact adults over the ...