Department of Psychiatry, Division on Substance Abuse, New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University, New York, New York 10032, USA.
Am J Addict. 2010 Nov-Dec;19(6):515-22. doi: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2010.00080.x. Epub 2010 Sep 21.
The number of older adults needing substance abuse treatment is projected to rise significantly in the next few decades. This paper will focus on the epidemic of prescription use disorders in older adults. Particular vulnerabilities of older adults to addiction will be considered. Specifically, the prevalence and patterns of use of opioids, stimulants, and benzodiazepines will be explored, including the effects of these substances on morbidity and mortality. Treatment intervention strategies will be briefly discussed, and areas for future research are suggested.
预计未来几十年内,需要接受药物滥用治疗的老年人数量将显著增加。本文将重点关注老年人中处方药物使用障碍的流行情况。特别考虑到老年人易成瘾的特殊弱点。具体而言,将探讨阿片类药物、兴奋剂和苯二氮䓬类药物的流行程度和使用模式,包括这些物质对发病率和死亡率的影响。还将简要讨论治疗干预策略,并提出未来的研究方向。