SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN

OLDER ADULTS

WHAT YOU NEED

TO KNOW

HAVE YOU EVER FELT

RESOURCES

Felt you needed to cut down on your

drinking?
ADULT WELL BEING
Had people annoy you by criticizing your
SERVICES
drinking?
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Felt guilty about drinking?
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Felt you needed a drink first thing in the
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morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of
a hangover?
If you answered yes to two or more of these
questions, you may have a substance use problem.

3-15% of older adults are considered at-risk

or problem drinkers.
3-8% of older adults misuse or abuse
prescription, over the counter, or illicit drugs.
Only 10-15% of older adults seek help for
substance abuse

SUBSTANCE ABUSE INCREASES RISK

OF

Stroke
Impaired motor skills
Injuries
Sleep disorders
Suicide

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