The New Old Age: A Quiet Drug Problem Among The Elderly

PAULA SPAN, NY Times: Science
Fri, 03/16/2018 - 2:00am

Despite warnings from experts, older people are using more anti-anxiety and sleep medications, putting them at risk of serious side effects and even overdoses.

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