Background Historically, issues relating to problem substance use among older people have
received little attention, and have only recently been recognised. Methods A literature review …

With the aging population, an increasing number of older adults (> 65 years) will be affected
by problematic opioid use and opioid use disorder (OUD), with both illicit and prescription …

Background: The population of adults accessing opioid treatment is growing older, but exact
estimates vary widely, and little is known about the characteristics of the aging treatment …

The aging “baby boomer” population has higher rates of substance use than previous
cohorts and is predicted to put increased demands on substance abuse treatment services; …

Aims To provide an overview of research literature on ageing and older people who use
illicit opioids and stimulants by documenting the conceptual frameworks used and content …

The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of alcohol use disorder (AUD) and
opioid use disorder (OUD) in older adults for general psychiatrists. The rapid growth of the …

Background Older adults with opioid use disorder (OUD) are a medically complex
population. The current study evaluated trends in older adults seeking treatment for OUD …

Very little is known about the impact of age and gender on drug abuse treatment needs. To
examine this, we recruited 2,573 opioid-dependent patients, aged from 18 to 75 years …

People are living to older age. Demographic pressures are driving change. Opiate
analgesics are the most powerful known pain relievers. Persistent pain, both cancer and non …

Background Given the controversy around the effectiveness of opioid treatment for chronic
pain and the lack of detailed guidance for prescribing opioids in older adults, the objectives …