September 1, 2011 The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Survey on Drug Use and Health analyzed illicit drug use among older American adults (aged 50 and over). The analysis, based on responses to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health in 2007 and 2009, found that 5.2 % of adults aged 50 or older had used an illicit drug, such as illegal substances or recreational use of prescription medications, in the last year. The analysis presents statistics on illicit drug use by gender, age group, and type of drug used. Download the Report . . .

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Illicit Drug Use among Older Adults

September 1, 2011 The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Survey on Drug Use and Health analyzed illicit drug use among older American adults (aged 50 and over). The analysis, based on responses to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health in 2007 and 2009, found that 5.2 % of adults aged 50 or older had used an illicit drug, such as illegal substances or recreational use of prescription medications, in the last year. The analysis presents statistics on illicit drug use by gender, age group, and type of drug used. Download the Report . . .

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