The study also shows a sharp rise during this period in the proportion of older Americans admissions related to illicit drug abuse — even though alcohol abuse is still the leading cause for admissions involving this age group.
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Older Americans show alarming uptick in drug abuse
Posted on 17 June 2010.
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