Three out of four Americans age 65 or older take prescription drugs every day for chronic conditions. One study of senior drug takers found that 28% of women and nearly 22% of men take five or more medicines regularly. Unfortunately, some classes of drugs, such as painkillers, anti-anxiety and antidepressants can lead to prescription drug addiction. Swift diagnosis and treatment and continued vigilance can prevent a problem from becoming a catastrophe. We’ve posted some educational material on the subject of prescription drug addiction on the Audio and Video and Useful Sites [...]

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