Which age group more likely for Substance Abuse?
45-54
55-64
65-74
75 +
45-54
100
Is it easier to tell if an older adult or a young adult is abusing substances?
young adult
100
Percentages of persons reportibg having 5 oor more drinkings aleast on at least a day increase between age 45-54 to 55-64
nah decrease with age
100
What do you think the total number of Older Adults abuse substance a year?
4.8 Million
200
Why do older adults abuse substances?
Stress , Lack of family ,Pain
200
Can you name a the second common used drug that older adults abuse?
Mary Jane (Marijuana)
200
One-quarter of the prescription drugs sold in the United States are used by the Older Adults
true
200
(Free Points)
Of the 2.2 million adults age 50 and older who used illicit drugs in the past month, 54 percent of them used only marijuana; 28 percent used only prescription drugs nonmedically; and 17 percent used a different illicit drug, such as cocaine.
300
What is the most common drug an older adult abuse?
Medical Prescription
300
Is substance abuse more common in men or women?
Men
300
Is it true or nah that its easier to tell if a older adult is abusing substances.
Nah
300
(Free Points)
The number of older people
with substance use problems or
requiring treatment for a substance
use disorder is estimated to more
than double between 2001 and
2020.