Access to recreational and medical marijuana is common in the United States, particularly in
states with legalized use. Here, we describe patterns of recreational and medical marijuana …

Historically, little clinical or research interest has been directed at substance use disorders
among older adults. The lack of interest may be explained in part by age-related biases (eg …

Little attention has been paid to substance use disorders in the elderly population. Currently
available diagnostic criteria are likely to significantly underestimate the prevalence of …

Objectives: To see whether the percentage of older adults entering substance abuse
treatment for their first time was increasing and whether there were changes in the use …

Background The increasing numbers of older-adult marijuana users call for better
understanding of their mental and substance use disorders (MSUDs). Methods Data came …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of alcohol consumption
in Americans age 65 years and older using data from three nationally representative cross …

Data on the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in late life are lacking. The present study
addresses this gap in the literature by examining the prevalence of the broadest range of …

Background and Objective As the baby boomers age, the number of older adults with
comorbid substance use and mental disorders is projected to grow. Little research has …

There is robust epidemiological evidence showing that alcohol and drug abuse among the
elderly are current health problems in developed regions. The number of older adults will …

BACKGROUND:: Misuse and abuse of legal and illegal drugs constitute a growing problem
among older adults. OBJECTIVE:: This article reviews the prevalence, risks and protective …