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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedChhatre S, Cook R, Mallik E
Trends in substance use admissions among older adults.
Researchers sought to analyze the trends in admissions for substance abuse treatment among older adults (aged 55 and older). Substantial changes in the demographic, substance use pattern, and treatment characteristics for the older adult admissions were noted. The proportion of admissions for following primary substances showed increase: cocaine/crack, marijuana/hashish, heroin, non-prescription methadone, and other opiates and synthetics.
AHRQ-funded; HS024106.
Citation: Chhatre S, Cook R, Mallik E .
Trends in substance use admissions among older adults.
BMC Health Serv Res 2017 Aug 22;17(1):584. doi: 10.1186/s12913-017-2538-z.
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Keywords: Behavioral Health, Elderly, Hospitalization, Opioids, Substance Abuse